Backlite - Removal

REMOVAL

MANUAL

CAUTION:
It is difficult to salvage the backlite during the removal operation. The urethane bonding used to secure the glass to the fence is difficult to cut or clean from any surface. Since the molding is set in urethane, it is unlikely it would be salvaged. Before removing the backlite, check the availability from the parts supplier.

NOTE: The backlite is attached to the window frame with urethane adhesive. The urethane adhesive is applied cold and seals the surface area between the window opening and the glass. The primer adheres the urethane adhesive to the backlite.

1. Remove headliner. Headliner - Removal
2. On standard cab models remove the upper B-pillar trim.
3. On quad cab models remove the upper C-pillar trim.




4. Bend backlite retaining tabs (1) down perpendicular to glass.

5.



Using a suitable pneumatic knife from inside the vehicle, cut urethane holding backlite to opening fence.
6. Separate glass (2) from vehicle.

POWER

CREW/QUAD CAB

CAUTION:
It is difficult to salvage the backlite during the removal operation. The urethane bonding used to secure the glass to the fence is difficult to cut or clean from any surface. Since the molding is set in urethane, it is unlikely it would be salvaged. Before removing the backlite, check the availability from the parts supplier.

NOTE: The backlite is attached to the window frame with urethane adhesive. The urethane adhesive is applied cold and seals the surface area between the window opening and the glass. The primer adheres the urethane adhesive to the backlite.

1. Open the center glass approximately 5 cm (2 in.).
2. Remove headliner. Headliner - Removal
3. Remove the upper C-pillar trim.
4. Remove the rear seats.

5. Separate the cables from the lower glass run channels and disconnect the cables from the glass. Backlite Glass Regulator - Removal

6.



Bend backlite retaining tabs (2) downward, perpendicular to the glass.

7.



Disconnect the electronic backlite grid connectors from both sides of the glass (2) if equipped.
8. Disconnect the antenna connector (1).

9.



Using a suitable pneumatic knife or equivalent, from inside the vehicle, cut urethane holding backlite frame to opening fence.
10. Separate glass (2) from vehicle.

MEGA CAB

CAUTION:
It is difficult to salvage the backlite during the removal operation. The urethane bonding used to secure the glass to the fence is difficult to cut or clean from any surface. Since the molding is set in urethane, it is unlikely it would be salvaged. Before removing the backlite, check the availability from the parts supplier.

NOTE: The backlite is attached to the window frame with urethane adhesive. The urethane adhesive is applied cold and seals the surface area between the window opening and the glass. The primer adheres the urethane adhesive to the backlite.

1. Open the center glass approximately 5 cm (2 in.).
2. Remove headliner. Headliner - Removal
3. Remove the upper C-pillar trim.
4. Tumble the rear seat assembly into the full down position.

5. Separate the cables from the lower glass run channels and disconnect the cables from the glass. Backlite Glass Regulator - Removal

6.



Bend backlite retaining tabs (2) downward, perpendicular to the glass.





7. Disconnect the electronic backlite grid connectors from both sides of the glass (2) if equipped.
8. Disconnect the antenna connector (1).





9. Using a suitable pneumatic knife or equivalent, from inside the vehicle, cut urethane holding backlite frame to opening fence.
10. Separate glass (2) from vehicle.