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Liftgate Window Glass: Removal

WARNING: To prevent glass splinters from entering the eyes or cutting the hands, wear safety glasses and heavy gloves when cutting the glass from the vehicle.

    All vehicles 

  1. Remove the 2 screws and position the high mounted stoplamp aside.
    Fig 1: Removing 2 Screws And Positioning High Mounted Stoplamp Aside
    G03952916Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the high mounted stoplamp.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Electrical Connector And Removing High Mounted Stoplamp
    G03952917Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. If equipped, remove the parcel shelf.
    Fig 3: Removing Parcel Shelf
    G03952932Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the rear window wiper motor. For additional information, refer to WIPERS AND WASHERS .
    5. NOTE: 3-door shown, all others similar.
    Fig 4: Removing Rear Window Wiper Motor Spindle Grommet
    G03952933Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the rear window wiper motor spindle grommet.
    1. Remove the sleeve.
    2. Remove the grommet.

    6. 3-Door, 5-Door 

  6. Remove the parcel shelf strap clips on both sides.
    Fig 5: Removing Parcel Shelf Strap Clips On Both Sides
    G03952934Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the liftgate center trim panel.
    Fig 6: Removing Liftgate Center Trim Panel
    G03952935Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the liftgate side trim panels on both sides.
    Fig 7: Removing Liftgate Side Trim Panels On Both Sides
    G03952936Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    9. All vehicles 

  9. Disconnect the heated rear window glass electrical connectors.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Heated Rear Window Glass Electrical Connectors
    G03952937Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    10. 3-Door, 5-Door 

    CAUTION: Make sure the cutting blades are changed where the cutting depth changes to avoid damage to the body and trim panels.
    NOTE: Some resistance may be encountered when cutting through the glass locating pegs in the lower corners of the glass.
    NOTE: Lubricate the urethane adhesive with water to aid the special tool when cutting the urethane adhesive.
    Fig 9: Placing Flat Side Of Knife Against Rear Glass Using Special Tool
    G03952938Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Using the special tool, place the flat side of the knife against the rear glass. Start at the top center and work out and down the pillars to the lower corners cutting to the given maximum depths:
    1. 20 mm
    2. 50 mm

    11. Wagon 

    CAUTION: Make sure the cutting blades are changed where the cutting depth changes to avoid damage to the body and trim panels.
    NOTE: Some resistance may be encountered when cutting through the glass locating pegs in the lower corners of the glass.
    NOTE: Lubricate the urethane adhesive with water to aid the special tool when cutting the urethane adhesive.
    Fig 10: Placing Flat Side Of Knife Against Rear Glass Using Special Tool
    G03952939Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Using the special tool, place the flat side of the knife against the rear glass. Start at the top center and work out and down the pillars to the lower corners cutting to the given maximum depths:
    1. 25 mm
    2. 65 mm
    3. 80 mm

    12. All vehicles 

  12. Remove the rear window glass.
  13. Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any dirt or foreign material from the pinch weld.
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