Repair Procedures: Replacement: [Removal]

CAUTION:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
When replacing a broken rear window glass, a commercially available rear window glass cutter can be efficiently used for cutting adhesive. For details, follow the instructions of the tool manufacturer.

NOTE:

Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.

Remove the roof garnish.
(Refer to Body Side Molding - "ROOF GARNISH ")
Remove the rear package tray trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "REAR PACKAGE TRAY TRIM ")
Disconnect the rear window glass defogger connector and roof antenna connector.
Spread the WD-40 on the side of rear window glass.
Using masking tape create some alignment marks to aid in reinstallation.
Cut out the adhesive using a cutter (A).
Information
- Please use a cutter with a blade length between 8-12 inches.
Fig 1: Cut Out Adhesive Using Cutter
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Cut off the sealant on the edge (B) while pulling the piano wire (A) 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.
Fig 2: Locate Sealant Cutting Area On Edge
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If a piano wire is visible inside the chassis, pull the piano wire (A) line inside.

Fig 3: Pull Piano Wire
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Cut off the sealant on (A-A), (B-B), (C-C), while pulling a piano wire (A) 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.
Fig 4: Locate Sealant Cutting Area
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Remove the rear window glass (A).
NOTE:
- When removing and installing the rear window glass, an assistant is necessary.
Fig 5: Locate Rear Window Glass
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