Removal Procedure

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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 the interior trim.

Open the rear compartment lid in order to access the reveal molding.
Disconnect the rear window defogger electrical connectors.
Disconnect the rear window radio antenna connector and television. Refer to Radio Antenna Module Replacement and Television Antenna Cable Replacement

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:
- Upper dash pad
- Defroster outlets and A/C outlets
- Seats and carpeting

CAUTION: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution .

IMPORTANT: The rear window reveal molding is a one piece molding and fills the cavities between the body and rear window.
If the rear window reveal molding is stretched or damaged it can not be reused.

Fig 1: Using Utility Knife To Remove Reveal Molding

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Using a utility knife, carefully cut the rear window reveal molding (1) in order to access the urethane adhesive bead.

Fig 2: Separating Urethane Adhesive From Window

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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 clean water.
- Use J 24402-A , J 39032 or equivalent in order to remove the window. See Special Tools .

Fig 3: Installing Rear Window

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Remove the rear window (1) with the an assistant (2)from the vehicle.