Caution: If a window is cracked but still intact, crisscross the window with
masking tape in order to reduce the risk of damage or personal injury.
Important: Before cutting out a stationary window, apply
a double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and inner
trim.
- Disconnect
the rear window electrical connectors.
- Remove the roof weld joint molding. Refer to
Roof Weld Joint Reveal Molding Replacement
in Exterior Trim.
- Remove the upper quarter panel trim. Refer to
Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement
in Interior Trim.
Caution: If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into
the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.
- Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:
• | Defroster outlets and A/C outlets |
- Open the rear compartment lid in order to access the reveal moldings.
Caution: When working with any type of glass or sheet metal with exposed or rough
edges, wear approved safety glasses and gloves in order to reduce
the chance of personal injury.
Important: The rear window reveal molding is a four
piece molding and fills the cavities between the body and window. If the rear window
reveal moldings are stretched or damaged it can not be reused.
- Remove the rear window reveal upper molding (1). Refer to
Rear Window Reveal Molding Replacement
in Rear Window Reveal Molding.
- If the window reveal upper molding (1)
will not release, use a utility knife in order to cut around the rear window in order
to remove the window reveal lower molding.
- Remove the window reveal lower molding (1).
Refer to
Rear Window Reveal Molding Replacement
.
If the window reveal lower molding (1) will not release, use a utility
knife in order to cut around the rear window in order to remove the window reveal
lower molding.
Important: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against
the window.
- This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the window.
• | Leave a base of urethane on the pinchweld flange. |
• | The only suitable lubrication is clear water. |
- With the aid of an assistant, lift the rear
window from the opening.