Rear Window Glass Removal
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the rear wiper arm and blade. (See
REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
).
- Remove the liftgate upper trim. (See
LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
).
- Remove the liftgate side trim. (See
LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
)
- Remove the liftgate lower trim. (See
LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
).
- Remove the rear wiper motor. (See
REAR WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
).
- Remove the rear spoiler. (See
REAR SPOILER 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 piano wire, which has been cut to sufficient length from inside the vehicle.
WARNING:
- Using the piano wire with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using the 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 piano wire around a bar.
NOTE:
- Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length of the piano wire to prevent it from breaking due to localized heating.
- Secure one end of the 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.
NOTE:
- Place alignment marks on the rear window glass before removing the fasteners from the rear window glass.
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