Back Door Glass: Removal

HINT:

A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart, (see SPECIFIED TORQUE FOR STANDARD BOLTS )

1. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD UPPER 

   Using a screwdriver, remove the back door trim board upper.

   HINT:

   Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

   Fig 1: Removing Back Door Trim Board Upper

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2. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVERS 
   1. Insert a screwdriver between the back door panel and back door trim cover to pry the cover.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

   2. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
      Fig 2: Removing Back Door Trim Covers

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3. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD 
   1. Remove the clip and back door handle.
   2. Using a screwdriver, remove the back door trim board.

   HINT:

   Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

   Fig 3: Removing Clip & Back Door Handle

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4. REMOVE REAR WIPER ARM 
   1. Remove the wiper arm cover.
   2. Place matchmarks on the wiper arm and wiper motor.
   3. Remove the nut and rear wiper arm.
      Fig 4: Placing Matchmarks On Wiper Arm & Wiper Motor

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5. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR 
   1. Remove the nut and washer on the outer side of back door panel.
   2. Disconnect the connector.
   3. Remove the 3 bolts and rear wiper motor.
      Fig 5: Removing Bolts & Rear Wiper Motor

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6. REMOVE REAR SPOILER COVER 
   1. Remove the 3 nuts.
   2. Using a screwdriver, remove the rear spoiler cover then disconnect the connector.

   HINT:

   Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

   Fig 6: Removing Nuts

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7. REMOVE BACK DOOR GLASS 
   1. Disconnect the connector.
   2. Push piano wire through from the interior.
   3. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar object.

      HINT:

      Apply protective tape to the outer surface to keep the surface from being scratched.

      Fig 7: Removing Back Door Glass

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      NOTE: When separating the glass, take care not to damage the paint and exterior. 
   4. Cut the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around it.

      HINT:

      Cut the adhesive areas as shown in the illustration, leaving the adhesive where the clips are.

      Fig 8: Cutting Adhesive By Pulling Piano Wire Around It

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   5. Let the piano wire pass as shown in the illustration, cut off the adhered Part to the clips.
      NOTE: Do not damage the glass retainers. 
   6. Remove the glass.
   NOTE: Leave as much of the adhesive on the body as possible when cutting off the glass. 
   Fig 9: Cutting Off Adhered Part To Clips

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