Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: DO NOT close the lift window panel with the struts attached unless the window is installed and the window adhesive fully cured. The window adds strength and rigidity to the lift window panel. Attempting to close the lift window panel, with the struts installed, without a window or with the window adhesive not fully cured, could cause the panel to crack.

If necessary, the rear compartment lift window panel may be manually released by pulling on the manual release cables located behind the cargo compartment rear corner trim panels. Access the cables through the slots in the rear corner trim panels.

The procedure for removing the lift window from the lift window panel is found in Stationary Glass.

Remove the removable roof panel.
Open the lift window panel and suitably support.

Fig 1: Removable Roof Panel
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Fig 2: Opening Lift Window Panel
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Remove the roof bow center interior trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR ROOF BOW in Interior Trim.

Fig 3: Roof Bow Center Interior Trim Panel
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Disconnect the antenna jumper cable connection.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Antenna Jumper Cable Connection
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Disconnect the upper defogger connection from each strut.
Remove the struts from the lift window panel.
Remove the support and lower the lift window. DO NOT latch the lift window.

Fig 5: Removing Struts From Lift Window Panel
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Remove the nuts from the hinges.

Fig 6: Removing Nuts From Hinges
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With an assistant, remove the lift window panel and place the panel on a clean protective surface.

Fig 7: Lift Window Panel
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