Removal
WINDSHIELD / WINDOWGLASS: BACK DOOR GLASS:
REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation Service Precautions.
2. REMOVE REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY Removal
3. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD (w/ Power Back Door) Disassembly
4. REMOVE BACK WINDOW PANEL TRIM UPPER (w/ Power Back Door) Disassembly
5. REMOVE BACK WINDOW PANEL TRIM UPPER (w/o Power Back Door) Disassembly
6. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY UPPER Disassembly
7. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY Disassembly
8. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER RH Disassembly
9. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER LH Disassembly
10. REMOVE REAR SPOILER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
11. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY Removal
12. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY LH Removal
13. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY RH
14. REMOVE BACK DOOR GLASS
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass from the interior, as shown in the illustration.
(c) Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
NOTE: When separating the glass, take care not to damage the paint and interior and exterior ornaments.
HINT: Apply protective tape to the outer surface to prevent the surface from being scratched.
(d) Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.
NOTE: If the back door glass will be reused, be careful not to damage the clip attached to the glass when you cut off the adhesive.
(e) Using a suction cup, remove the glass.
NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the glass.
15. CLEAN BACK DOOR GLASS
(a) Using a scraper, remove the damaged stoppers, dam and adhesive sticking to the glass.
(b) Clean the outer circumference of the glass with white gasoline.
- Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it.
- Be careful not to damage the glass.
- Even if using a new glass, clean the glass with white gasoline.