Rear Window Glass Removal

REAR WINDOW GLASS REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the following parts:
a. Sunroof seaming welt (vehicles with sunroof only)

b. A-pillar trims A-Pillar Trim Removal/Installation

c. Upper anchor of the front seat belt Front Seat Belt Removal/Installation

d. Front scuff plate Front Scuff Plate Removal/Installation

e. Rear scuff plate Rear Scuff Plate Removal/Installation

f. B-pillar lower trims B-Pillar Lower Trim Removal/Installation

g. B-pillar upper trims B-Pillar Upper Trim Removal/Installation

h. Rear side seat back Rear Side Seat Back Removal/Installation

i. Tire house trims Tire House Trim Removal/Installation

j. C-pillar trims C-Pillar Trim Removal/Installation

3. Remove the fasteners.






4. Set the headliner out of the way.

5. Disconnect the filament connector.






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






NOTE:
- Overlap and adhere the protective tape to the corners to prevent damage.

7. Avoiding the pin on the inside of the vehicle, insert piano wire which has been cut to sufficient length.






WARNING:
1 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.

8. 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.

9. Secure one end of piano wire, and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant around the rear window glass.






10. Pinch the pin from the inside of the vehicle and detach it.






11. Remove the rear window glass.