Power Window Glass
REAR WINDOW GLASS REMOVAL1. For the Sport sedan, remove the following parts:
1 Remove the headliner.
2 Remove the rear package trim.
2. For the 5-Door, remove the following parts:
1 Remove the rear wiper arm and blade.
2 Remove the liftgate lower trim.
3 Remove the liftgate side trim.
4 Remove the liftgate upper trim.
3. For the Sport Wagon, remove the following parts:
1 Remove the rear wiper arm and blade.
2 Remove the liftgate lower trim.
3 Remove the liftgate side trim.
4 Remove the liftgate upper trim.
5 Remove the rear wiper motor.
4. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body to protect it from damage.
5. Cut the lip of the rear window molding using a razor.
WARNING
- Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a razor.
NOTE
- The rear window molding is a replacement part.
Not Reusing Rear Window Glass
NOTE
- For the areas of the sealant that are difficult to cut, use a piano wire and follow the procedure under "Reusing Rear Window Glass.'
1. Use the tool like that shown in the figure, and insert the blade into the sealant.
2. Pull through the sealant around the edge of the glass.
3. Remove the rear window glass.
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.
1. Make a hole through the sealant, avoiding pins, from the inside of the vehicle using an awl.
2. Pass the piano wire through the hole.
WARNING
- Using the piano wire with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using the piano wire.
3. 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.
4. Fix one end of the piano wire, and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant around the rear window glass.
5. Remove the rear window glass.
6. Remove the pins from the glass.
7. Remove the rear window molding from the glass.