Stationary Glass: Glass-Liftgate: Removal

Fig 1: Adhesive Separation

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

NOTE: Windshield removal shown, liftgate glass similar.

1. Before proceeding with the following repair procedure, review all warnings and cautions. (Refer to BODY/STATIONARY GLASS - WARNING) 
2. Remove the liftgate trim panels (Refer to BODY/LIFTGATE/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL) .
3. Remove rear window wiper arm, if equipped (Refer to ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER ARMS - REMOVAL) .
4. Disconnect the wire connectors from rear window defogger terminals and, rear window mounted radio antenna, if equipped.
5. Using an assistant and a wire-type windshield cut-out tool (1, 3 and 4), cut and separate the urethane adhesive (2) securing the backlite to the liftgate.
6. Carefully remove the backlite from the vehicle.