Repair Procedures: Removal

CAUTION: Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

NOTE: Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.

Remove the tailgate trim.
(Refer to Tailgate - "TAILGATE TRIM ")
Remove the rear wiper motor.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "REAR WIPER MOTOR ")
Remove the rear spoiler.
(Refer to Body Side Molding - "REAR SPOILER ")
Disconnect the hot wire connector (A).

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Cut off the sealant on the edge (B) while pulling the piano wire (A) to the left and right.
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- 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.
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Put in a piano wire (A) through the corner of the tailgate window glass and insert wire grips into both ends of the wire.

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Cut off the sealant on (A-A), (B-B), (C-C), while pulling a piano wire (A) to the 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.
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Remove the tailgate window glass (A).

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