Rear Window Glass Removal

REAR WINDOW GLASS REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the rear wiper arm and blade. (See Rear Wiper Arm And Blade Removal/Installation)

3. Remove the liftgate upper trim. (See )

4. Remove the liftgate side trim. (See )

5. Remove the liftgate lower trim. (See )

6. Remove the rear wiper motor. Rear Wiper Motor Removal/Installation

7. Remove the rear spoiler. (See Service and Repair)

8. Remove the high-mount brake light. (See Service and Repair)

9. Disconnect the filament connector.

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






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

11. Insert the piano wire, which has been cut to sufficient length from inside the vehicle.






WARNING:
1 Using the piano wire with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using thepiano 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.

12. 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.

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






14. Remove the rear window glass.

15. Remove the fasteners from the rear window glass.
NOTE:
- Place alignment marks on the rear window glass before removing the fasteners from the rear window glass.