Rear Window Glass Removal

REAR WINDOW GLASS REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear wiper arm and blade Rear Wiper Arm And Blade Removal/Installation

b. Liftgate upper trim

c. Liftgate side trim

d. Liftgate lower trim

e. Rear wiper motor Rear Wiper Motor Removal/Installation

3. Disconnect the filament connector.






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






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

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






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

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.

6. 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.

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






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






9. Remove the rear window glass.