Removal Procedure

Open the rear compartment lid.
Remove the rear window trim finish panel. Refer to PARCEL SHELF, REPLACEMENT .
Remove the body lock pillar upper trim panel. Refer to C-PILLAR UPPER TRIM PANEL, REPLACE 4D
NOTE:
- The length of wire required for removing the glass is the diagonal length (1) of the rear window replacement multiplied by 4.
- The circumference (2) of the roll of wire is approximately 1 m (3.28 ft) .
Cut the cutting wire to length.

Fig 1: Identifying Roll Wire
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Unroll 6 m (19.68 ft) of cutting wire from the roll of wire.
NOTE: Twisting the tip of the awl (1) when inserting it will damage the rear window replacement.

Insert awl through the adhesive bed.

Fig 2: Inserting AWL Through Adhesive Bed
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- Insert the awl (2) (by applying pressure and making slight movements parallel with the adhesive bed).
- To make insertion with the awl easier, heat the tip (3) of the awl.
NOTE: The cutting wire is bent at right angles to the "tip" of the awl, to minimize resistance when pulling it in.

Attach cutting wire to the awl.

Fig 3: Attaching Cutting Wire To AWL
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- Thread the cutting wire (1) through the hole of the awl (2).
- Bend over the cutting wire.
NOTE:
- When pulling in the cutting wire do not twist the "tip" (1) of the awl (to avoid damaging the rear window replacement).
- When pulling through, keep the flat side of the awl "tip" (1) parallel with the edge of the rear window replacement.
Pull the awl and cutting wire into the vehicle.

Pull the cutting wire (2) with awl into the position shown.

Fig 4: Pulling Cutting Wire Using AWL
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Lay the cutting wire on the rear window replacement all the way round.
- In the area of the four radii, lay the cutting wire (1) under the rear window replacement.
- Fix the cutting wire in position with fabric tape (2).
Fig 5: Identifying Cutting Wire And Fabric Tape
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NOTE: Check that the cutting wire has been laid correctly all round, correct if necessary.

Position winches on rear window replacement.

Fig 6: Cutting Rear Window Using Tool
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- Position winches (I) and (II) and attach cutting wire (1) and (2) to the winding heads of winches (I) and (II).
- Insert the transfer ratchet on winch (I) and pre-tension the cutting wire.
- Roll the cutting wire under the rubber seal of the rear window replacement all the way round.
NOTE: For a rational rear window replacement cutting operation, the winches (I, II) must be positioned on the rear window replacement in the order shown.

When cutting out with the winch, more pulling force is required to cut the areas around the radii. The hold-down positioner (1) and the plastic plate (2) should also be used when cutting in the critical areas.

Cut out the rear window.

Cut out with winch (II).

Fig 7: Cutting Out Rear Window Using Winch
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NOTE: Use hold-down positioner (1) and plastic plate (2) in the critical areas.

Cut out the rear window.

Re-position winch (II) and continue cutting with winch (I).

Fig 8: Cutting Out Rear Window Using Winch
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NOTE: Use hold-down positioner (1) and plastic plate (2) in the critical areas.

Cut out the rear window.

Re-position winch (I) and finish cutting out.

Fig 9: Cutting Out Rear Window Using Winch
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Remove rear window.
Remove rear window with second mechanic.
Cut adhesive bead on the vehicle.
Cut the adhesive bead all round using the knife supplied (1) to around 1 mm (0.04 in) thickness.

Fig 10: Cutting Adhesive Bead On Vehicle
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Repair any paint damage.
Using a touch-up pen to match the color of the vehicle, repair any paint damage.
Cut adhesive bead on the rear windshield.
Cut the adhesive bead all round using the knife supplied to around 1 mm (0.04 in) thickness.