REAR WINDOW GLASS REMOVAL

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1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Rear seat cushion (See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2)  Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  Rear side seat back (See REAR SEAT BACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)  C‐pillar trims (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5)  Rear package trim (See REAR PACKAGE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(6)  Tire house trims (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Remove the fasteners.

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4.  Set the headliner out of the way.

5.  Disconnect the filament connector.

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

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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.

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Warning

•  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.

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

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11.  Remove the rear window glass.

5HB

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Liftgate upper trim (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2)  High-mount brake light (See HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  Liftgate side trim (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)  Liftgate lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5)  Rear spoiler (See REAR SPOILER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(6)  Rear wiper arm and blade (See REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Disconnect the filament connector.

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

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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.

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Warning

•  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.

6.  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.

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

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

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9.  Remove the rear window glass.