Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Refer to GLASS & SHEET METAL HANDLING CAUTION
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- Open the lift gate window (3).
- Support the lift gate window (3).
- Remove the high mount stoplamp cover. Refer to HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP REPLACEMENT in Lighting Systems.
- Remove rear wiper arm. Refer to WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT - REAR .
- Remove wiper motor assembly. Refer to WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT - LIFT GATE .
- Remove the 4 bolts (2) from the rear window (3).
- Remove the 4 nuts (1) from the rear window hinge (5).
- Disconnect the rear washer hose. Refer to HOSE REPLACEMENT - REAR WINDOW - WASHER PUMP TO END GATE .
- Remove the rear window upper outer panel (4).
- Remove the lift gate window struts. Refer to STRUT REPLACEMENT - LIFT GATE WINDOW .
- Remove the rear window strut bolt (1) and packing (6) from the rear window retainer (5).
- Remove the rear window retainer (5) and the packing (4) from the rear window (2).
- Remove the 4 nuts (3) and spacers (1) from the rear window (2).
- With an assistant, remove the lift gate window (2) from the lift gate window hinges (8).