Reusing Rear Window Glass

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.

Make a hole through the sealant from the inside of the vehicle using an awl, avoiding the pins.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Window Glass Pin
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Pass the piano wire, cut to sufficient length, through the hole.
WARNING:
- Using the piano wire with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using the piano wire.
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.
Fig 2: Identifying Sealant, Piano Wire And Protective Tape
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Fix one end of the piano wire, and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant around the rear window glass.
NOTE:
- As the upper part of the pin adheres to the sealant, cut it using the piano wire.
Fig 3: Cutting Sealant Around Rear Window Glass
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Cut the pins out.
Remove the rear window glass.
Mark the seating positions of the pins and remove the pins from the rear window glass.
Remove the rear window molding from the rear window glass.

Fig 4: Identifying Cutting Line On Rear Window Glass Pin

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