BACK DOOR GLASS REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips

The back door glass can be reused. When installing the glass, if any of the clips on the back door glass are broken, butyl tape can be used to support the glass until the applied adhesive hardens.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE REAR SPOILER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Spoiler)

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  2. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD

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  3. REMOVE REAR WIPER ARM HEAD CAP (w/ Rear Wiper)

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  4. REMOVE REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Wiper)

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  5. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Wiper)

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  6. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR GROMMET (w/ Rear Wiper)

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  7. REMOVE NO. 2 BACK DOOR PANEL PROTECTOR

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  8. REMOVE NO. 1 BACK DOOR PANEL PROTECTOR

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the No. 2 side.

  9. REMOVE BACK DOOR GLASS


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      *1 Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches.

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      *a Mark

      Place matchmarks on the back door glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Matchmarks are not necessary if the back door glass is not going to be reused.

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      Disconnect the 2 connectors.

      Tech Tips

      If the vehicle is equipped with rear window defogger, disconnect the connector.

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      *1 Piano Wire

      Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass from the interior.

    5. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.

    6. Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the back door glass.

      Note

      When separating the back door glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the paint or interior and exterior ornaments.

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      Using suction cups, disengage the 2 clips and remove the back door glass.

      Note

      Be careful not to drop the back door glass.

  10. REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM


    1. Using a scraper, remove the back window glass adhesive dam.

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the back door glass.

      • Be sure to replace the back window glass adhesive dam with a new one.