REAR WINDOW GLASS REMOVAL [WGN]

1. Remove the following parts:

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

(2) Liftgate side trim. (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WGN].)

(3) Liftgate lower trim. (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WGN].)

(4) Rear wiper motor. (See REAR WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WGN].)

2. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body to protect it from damage.

3. Cut the lip of the rear window molding using a razor.

Warning

• Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a razor.

Note

• The rear window molding is a replacement part.

Not Reusing Glass

Note

• For the areas of the sealant that are difficult to cut, use the SST (piano wire) and follow the procedure under "Reusing Glass."

1. Use the sealant remover, and insert the blade into the sealant.

2. Pull through the sealant around the edge of the glass.

3. Remove the glass.

Reusing Glass

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.

1. Make a hole through the sealant, avoiding pins, from the inside of the vehicle using an awl.

2. Pass the SST (piano wire) through the hole.

Warning

• Using the SST (piano wire) with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using the SST (piano wire).

3. Wind each end of the SST (piano wire) around a bar.

Note

• Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length of the SST (piano wire) to prevent it from breaking due to localized heating.

4. Fix one end of the SST (piano wire), and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant around the windshield.

5. Remove the rear window glass.

6. Remove the pins from the glass.

7. Remove the rear window molding from the glass.