Back Window Glass: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Remove the door trim panel.
2. On liftgate, disconnect rear window defroster wire leads at each end of window glass.
3. Remove the eight retaining nuts on dual rear door or liftgate back window glass, eight nuts per back window glass.
4. With an assistant to prevent damage, push the back window glass out.





INSTALLATION
1. Clean the existing sealer from the back window glass if it is to be reused.

CAUTION: Do not use a razor blade to clean sealer from heated rear window. Use of razor blades, steel wool or abrasive powders will damage the grid wires.

2. Clean the window opening surface of all sealer.
3. Apply a continuous 8-9 mm (11 /32 inch) bead of Liquid Butyl Sealer C9AZ-19554-B or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESB-M4G162-A.
4. Install the back window glass into the opening.
5. Install the retaining nuts. Tighten to 1-2 Nm (9-17 Lb-In).
6. Test for water leaks.
7. Install door trim panel.
8. Connect rear window defroster wire leads.