Rear Window Glass Removal

Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Rear seat cushion (See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Rear seat side back (See REAR SEAT SIDE BACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Tire house trim (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. C-pillar trim (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. High-mount brake light (See HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Rear package trim (See REAR PACKAGE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the glass antenna terminal cover. (See ANTENNA AMPLIFIER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the filament connectors in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2) shown in the figure.

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Apply protective tape along the edge of the body.

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NOTE:
- Overlap and adhere the protective tape to the corners to prevent damage.
Remove the rear windshield molding by pulling it outward.
NOTE:
- If the rear windshield molding is difficult to remove, warm the windshield molding using a hot air blower.
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Avoiding the pin on the inside of the vehicle, insert piano wire which has been cut to sufficient length.

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WARNING:
- Using piano wire with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using piano wire.
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 piano wire around a bar.
NOTE:
- Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length of 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.

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Pinch the pins from the inside of the vehicle and detach it.

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Remove the rear window glass.