Rear Window Removal

CAUTION:

Wear gloves to remove and install the rear window.
Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.
Do not damage the rear window defogger grid lines, window antenna grid lines, and terminals.

To remove the rear window, first remove the:
- Trunk lid (see body repair manual)
- Rear seat cushion (see REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Rear seat side bolsters (see REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Rear shelf (see INTERIOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Rear pillar trim (see INTERIOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Rear roof trim (see HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
Disconnect the rear window defogger connectors from each side and window antenna connector.
Remove off the rear molding.
NOTE: If removing the rear molding is difficult, cut the molding with a utility knife.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Window Defogger Connectors And Window Antenna Connector
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Apply protective tape along the edge of the body as shown. Using an awl, make a hole through the adhesive from inside the vehicle. Push a piece of piano wire through the hole, and wrap each end around a piece of wood.

Fig 2: Identifying Protective Tape
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

CAUTION: Hold the piano wire as close to the rear window as possible to prevent damage to the body.
With a helper on the outside, pull the piano wire back and forth in a sawing motion, and carefully cut through the adhesive around the entire rear window.

Fig 3: Cutting Adhesive Around Entire Rear Window Using Piano Wire
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Carefully remove the rear window.