Repair Procedures: Removal

Information 

• In order to remove the front glass, use the tools shown In the following figure:

[Tooling Diagram] 

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• Insert and affix square wire (1) into the insert hole of the wire grip (2).

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  CAUTION:

  • Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
  NOTE:

  • Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the tailgate lower trim.

   (Refer to Tailgate - "TAILGATE TRIM ")

3. Remove the rear spoiler.

   (Refer to Body Side Molding - "REAR SPOILER ")

4. Remove the rear wiper motor.

   (Refer to Body Electrical System - "REAR WIPER MOTOR ")

5. Disconnect the hot wire connector (A).

   [LH] 

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   [RH] 

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6. 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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7. Put in a piano wire (A) through the corner of the tailgate window glass and insert wire grips into both ends of the wire.

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8. 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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9. Remove the tailgate glass (A) carefully.

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