Rear Window Glass Removal

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the following parts:
1. Rear wiper arm and blade (See REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
2. Liftgate lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
3. Rear spoiler (See REAR SPOILER REMOVAL ).
4. High-mount brake light (See HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Disconnect the filament connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Filament Connector
Apply protective tape along the edge of the body.
NOTE:
- Overlap and adhere the protective tape to the corners to prevent damage.
Fig 2: Identifying Protective Tape Application Edge
Avoiding the pin on the inside of the vehicle, insert piano wire which has been cut to sufficient length.
WARNING:
- Using piano wire with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using 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.
Fig 3: Identifying Rear Window Glass, Piano Wire, Protective Tape And Sealant
Wind each end of piano wire around a bar.
NOTE:
- Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length of piano wire to prevent it from breaking due to localized heating.
Secure one end of piano wire, and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant around the rear window glass.

Fig 4: Cutting Sealant Around Rear Window Glass
Pinch the pin from the inside of the vehicle and detach it.
Remove the rear window glass.

Fig 5: Removing Rear Window Glass By Pinching Pin