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Rear Window Glass: Removal

CAUTION:
  • Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
NOTE:
  • Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.
  1. Remove the rear package tray trim.

    (Refer to Interior Trim - "REAR PACKAGE TRAY TRIM ")

  2. Cut off the rear window glass molding (A) using the cutter.
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  3. Detach the rear window glass hot wire connector (A).

    [LH] 

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    [RH] 

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  4. Spread WD-40 on the outer edges of rear window glass.
  5. Cut off the sealant on the edge (B) while pulling the piano wire (A) to the left and right.
    CAUTION:
    • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
    • Heat may occur when working on the wires. Be careful not to burn your hands.
    • Be careful not to disconnect the piano wire.
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  6. Put in a piano wire (A) through the corner of the windshield glass and insert wire grips into both ends of the wire.
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  7. Cut off the sealant on (A-A), (B-B), (C-C), while pulling a piano wire (A) to the left and right.
    CAUTION:
    • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
    • Heat may occur when working on the wires. Be careful not to burn your hands.
    • Be careful not to disconnect the piano wire.
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  8. Carefully remove the rear window glass (A).
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