Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECTION AND CONNECTION (3.6L LGX) or BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECTION AND CONNECTION (2.0L LTG)
- Quarter Window Trim Finish Panel - Remove - Quarter Window Trim Finish Panel Replacement
- Body Side Rear Window Garnish Molding - Remove - Body Side Rear Window Garnish Molding Replacement (Hatchback)Body Side Rear Window Garnish Molding Replacement (5-Door Wagon 35)
- Protect the following parts from broken glass:
- Seats
- Carpeting
- NOTE:
If the original window is being reused the window lace is not serviceable.
Using the appropriate tool, carefully cut around the lace (1), start in the center working from side to side of the windshield to access the urethane adhesive bead.
- Cover the following parts to protect from the broken glass:
- Upper Dash Pad
- Defroster outlets and A/C outlets
- Seats and carpeting
- NOTE:
Use care when removing the liftgate window not to cut off the locator pins on the left and right sides. If the locating pins are cut off it will be necessary to use masking tape to tape the window in place until the auto-adhesive cures.
NOTE:Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.
Remove the window from the urethane adhesive.
- Leave a base of urethane approximately 2 mm (0.078 in) on the pinch-weld flange.
- The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
- BO-24402-A remover.
- BO-39032 removal tool, or equivalent in order to remove the window.
With the aid of an assistant, remove the window from the opening. (1)
Before cutting out a stationary window, apply a double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.