REAR WINDOW GLASS REMOVAL

1. Remove the following parts:

(1) Rear seat (See REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2) Tire house trim (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3) Rear pillar trim (See REAR PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4) Rear package trim (See REAR PACKAGE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2. Remove the nut.

3. Disconnect the antenna and the filament connectors.

4. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body.

5. Cut the rear window molding lip using a razor.

Not Reusing Rear Window Glass

Note

• For the areas of the sealant that are difficult to cut, use the SST (piano wire) and follow the procedure under "Reusing Rear Window Glass".

1. Cut out the sealant all around the glass using a sealant remover.

2. Remove the sealant by pulling it off.

3. Remove the rear window glass.

Reusing Rear Window Glass

Note

• Before removing the rear window glass from the body, mark the position of the glass by affixing tape to the glass and body panel.

1. Make a hole through the sealant from the inside of the vehicle using an awl, avoiding the pins.

2. Pass the SST (piano wire), cut to sufficient length, through the hole.

Warning

• Using the SST (piano wire) with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using the SST (piano wire).

3. Wind each end of the SST (piano wire) around a bar.

Note

• Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length of the SST (piano wire) to prevent it from breaking due to localized heating.

4. Fix one end of the SST (piano wire), and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant around the rear window glass.

Note

• As the upper part of the pin adheres to the sealant, cut it using the SST (piano wire).

5. Cut the pins out.

6. Remove the rear window glass.

7. Mark the seating positions of the pins and remove the pins from the rear window glass.

8. Remove the rear window molding from the rear window glass.