Rear Window Glass Removal

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the following parts:
1. Rear wiper arm and blade (See REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Liftgate upper trim (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Liftgate side trim (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Liftgate lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Rear wiper motor (See REAR WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the filament connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Filament Connector
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Apply protective tape along the edge of the body.

Fig 2: Identifying Protective Tape Application Dimension Edge Of Body
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NOTE:
- Overlap and adhere the protective tape to the corners to prevent damage.
Avoiding the pin on the inside of the vehicle, insert piano wire which has been cut to sufficient length.

Fig 3: Identifying Protective Tape, Piano Wire And Sealant
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WARNING:
1. Always wear gloves when using piano wire. Using piano wire with bare hands can cause injury.
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.
Wind each end of the piano wire around a bar.
NOTE:
- Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length of the piano wire to prevent it from breaking due to localized heating.
Secure one end of piano wire, and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant around the rear window glass.

Fig 4: Cutting Sealant Around Rear Window Glass
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Pinch the pin from the inside of the vehicle and detach it.

Fig 5: Pinching Pin From Inside Of Vehicle
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Remove the rear window glass.