Rear Window Glass Removal

Replacement part 

1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
2. Remove the following parts:
   1. Liftgate upper trim (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   2. Liftgate side trim (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   3. Liftgate recess (See LIFTGATE RECESS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   4. Liftgate lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   5. Rear spoiler (See REAR SPOILER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   6. Rear wiper arm and blade (See REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   7. Rear wiper motor (See REAR WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   8. Outer bushing (See REAR WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   9. Liftgate garnish (See LIFTGATE GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Disconnect the connectors in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2) shown in the figure below.

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4. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body.

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   NOTE:

   • Overlap and apply the protective tape to the corners to prevent damage to the body.
5. Cut the tip of the piano wire diagonally to facilitate insertion of the piano wire through the sealant.

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6. Pass the piano wire from the cabin side through the sealant.

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7. Wind both ends of the piano wire using the piano wire grips.
8. Secure one end of piano wire, and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant around the rear window glass.
   NOTE:

   • Use a long sawing action over the whole length of the piano wire to prevent it from breaking due to localized heating.

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9. After the piano wire reaches the pin position, cut the sealant so that the sealant around the pin does not remain on the body.

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10. After the piano wire reaches the pin position, pull out the piano wire and re-insert it at the position avoiding the pin.
11. Cut the sealant around the rear window glass.
12. Grip the pins from the inside of the vehicle and detach them.
13. Before removing the rear window glass from the body, mark the position of the glass by applying tape to the glass and body panel. (When reusing rear window glass)
14. Remove the rear window glass.