Remove rear window
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Perform window removal using the "spider".
For additional information see: GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR THE DISASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF BONDED WINDOW GLASS .
Perform window removal using the "spider".
For additional information see: GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR THE DISASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF BONDED WINDOW GLASS .
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE ROOF SPOILER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM FOR THE TOP REAR WINDOW FRAME .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM FOR THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE REAR WINDOW FRAMES .
- Refer to REMOVING TRUNK COMPARTMENT LIGHT ON TRUNK LID .
- Refer to REMOVING THE POWER TAILGATE SWITCH .
- Refer to REMOVING TAILGATE TRIM PANEL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM FOR THE LOWER REAR WINDOW FRAME .
- Refer to REMOVING BRAKE LIGHT .
- Disconnect plug connection (1).
- Loosen screws (1).
- Disconnect plug connection (2).
- Unclip the cable out of the cable brackets (3).
- Secure cable (1) to rear window with adhesive tape.
- Tape off body in area of piercing point with fabric adhesive tape.
- Push the thread (1) with the wire starter through the line threader (2) along the line from the inside.
- Lay separating cord (1) all the way around the adhesive area of the side window in a clockwise direction.
- Secure anchor suction cup (2) on the rear window as shown.
- Secure separating cord (1) with the knurled screw of the anchor suction cup (2).
- Disconnect side window with the Spider.
NOTE:
The separating tool must be repositioned repeatedly to prevent damage on the vehicle and the tool!