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Rear Gate Glass: Removal

  1. Remove real wiper. Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Wiper Motor.
  2. Remove rear gate trim. Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Gate Trim.
  3. Remove electrical connector from rear defogger terminal.
  4. Remove glass in the same procedure as for windshield glass. Refer to REMOVAL  , Windshield Glass.
NOTE: A matching pin is cemented to corners of the glass on the compartment side. Use a piano wire when cutting each pin.
Fig 1: Removing Rear Gate Glass
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