5 Door
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- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the following parts:
- Liftgate upper trim (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Liftgate side trim (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Liftgate lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- High-mount brake light (See HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Rear wiper arm and blade (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Rear wiper motor (See REAR WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Rear spoiler (See REAR SPOILER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Disconnect the filament connector.
- Apply protective tape along the edge of the body.
- Mark the position of the glass by affixing tape to the glass and body panel.
- Make a hole through the sealant from the inside of the vehicle using an awl, avoiding the pins.
- Pass the SST
(piano wire), cut to sufficient length, through the hole.WARNING:
- Using the SST (piano wire) with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using the SST (piano wire).
- Wind each end of the SST (piano wire) around a bar.
- Fix one end of the SST (piano wire), and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant around the rear window glass.
- Cut the pins out.
- Remove the rear window glass.
- Mark the seating positions of the pins and remove the pins from the rear window glass.