Rear Window Glass Removal
- Remove the battery cover. (See
BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3]
).
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the rear wiper arm and blade. (See
REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
).
- Remove the liftgate trim. (See
LIFTGATE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
).
- Remove the rear wiper motor. (See
REAR WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
).
- Remove the high-mount brake light. (See
HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
).
- Disconnect the filament connector.
- Apply protective tape along the edge of the body.
NOTE:
- Overlap and adhere the protective tape to the corners to prevent damage.
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- Insert the SST
(piano wire), which has been cut to sufficient length from inside the vehicle.
WARNING:
- Using the SST (piano wire) with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using the SST (piano wire).
NOTE:
- Before removing the rear window glass from the body, mark the position of the glass by affixing tape to the glass and body panel.
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- Wind each end of the SST
(piano wire) around a bar.
NOTE:
- Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length of the SST
(piano wire) to prevent it from breaking due to localized heating.
- Secure one end of the SST
(piano wire), and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant around the rear window glass.
- Remove the rear window glass.
- Remove the fasteners from the rear window glass.
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NOTE:
- Place alignment marks on the rear window glass before removing the fasteners from the rear window glass.