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Backlight Glass - Remove And Install: Remove

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  1. Remove the lower liftgate trim. See Trim - Liftgate - Lower (Remove and Replace) .
  2. Remove the liftgate speaker grille. See Grille - Speaker - Liftgate (Remove and Replace) .
  3. Remove the liftgate upper trim. See Trim - Upper - Liftgate (Remove and Replace) .
  4. Remove the RH active spoiler catch basin cover. See Cover - Catch Basin - Active Spoiler - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  5. Release the clip, and then disconnect the CHMSL electrical connector.
    NOTE: Release the clip from the liftgate assembly.
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  6. Remove the LH active spoiler catch basin cover. See Cover - Catch Basin - Active Spoiler - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  7. Disconnect the defroster grid and antenna electrical connectors (x4) located on the LH and RH side of the backlight glass.
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  8. Close the liftgate.
  9. Apply masking tape to areas around the liftgate and the active spoiler to prevent damage to the vehicle.
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  10. Remove the spoiler applique. See Applique - Spoiler (Remove and Install) .
  11. Clean and remove excess urethane from the surface of the spoiler lower wing assembly.
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  12. Release the CHMSL electrical harness from the lower spoiler wing assembly.
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  13. Clean and remove excess urethane from underneath of the passive spoiler upper wing.
    NOTE: Place passive spoiler upper wing onto a soft surface and carefully remove the excess urethane.
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  14. Remove the screws (x4) that attach the passive spoiler assembly.
    NOTE: T30. Torque 6 N.m.
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  15. Open the liftgate.
  16. Remove the LH pushpin clips (x3) that attach the liftgate side pinch sensor.
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  17. Remove the RH pushpin clips (x3) that attach the liftgate side pinch sensor.
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  18. Disconnect the upper rear liftgate pinch strip connector on the LH side of the rear liftgate.
    NOTE: Tape the harnesses to the liftgate to secure aside.
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  19. Remove the front liftgate pinch sensor from backlight glass.
    NOTE: Pinch sensor is adhered with double sided tape.
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  20. Use equalizer blade to cut the adhesive on the top portion of backlight glass on liftgate assembly.
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  21. Cut an appropriate length of square wire.
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  22. Insert the wire starter through the adhesive near one of the upper corner.
    NOTE: Pull the wire through and remove the wire installer tool from the liftgate glass.
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  23. Close the liftgate with an assistant inside.
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  24. Connect the T-handles to the wire.
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  25. Use T-handles to cut the urethane securing the backlight glass to the liftgate.
    CAUTION: Use protective material to prevent damage.
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  26. With an assistant, attach suction cups (x2) to the backlight glass, and then lift up to remove the backlight glass from the liftgate assembly.
    NOTE: 1 suction cup each side.
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