Back Door Glass: Removal

HINT:

A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart (see SPECIFIED TORQUE FOR STANDARD BOLTS ).

1. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD 

   Using a screwdriver, remove the back door trim board.

   HINT:

   Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

   Fig 1: Identifying Back Door Trim Board Clip Locations

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2. REMOVE STOP LIGHT COVER 

   Using a screwdriver, remove the stop light cover.

   HINT:

   Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

   Fig 2: Removing Stop Light Cover

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3. REMOVE UPPER SIDE GARNISHES 

   Using a screwdriver, remove the upper side garnishes.

   HINT:

   Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

4. REMOVE STOP LIGHT 
5. REMOVE WIPER ARM 
   Fig 3: Locating Upper Side Garnish Clips

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6. REMOVE BACK DOOR MOULDING 
   1. Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown.
      NOTE: Do not damage the body with the knife.
   2. Remove the remaining moulding.
      Fig 4: Removing Back Door Moulding

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7. REMOVE BACK DOOR GLASS 
   1. Push a piano wire through between the body and glass from the interior.
   2. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.

      HINT:

      Apply protective tape to the outer surface to keep the surface from being scratched.

      Fig 5: Using Piano Wire To Cut Through Adhesive

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      NOTE: When scraping the glass, take care not to damage the paint and interior and exterior ornaments.
   3. Cut the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around it.
   4. Remove the glass.
      NOTE: Leave as much of the adhesive on the body as possible when cutting off the glass.
      Fig 6: Removing Back Door Glass

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