Stationary Glass: BACKLITE: Removal: BACKLITE

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Dodge Magnum, 2008 Dodge Charger, and 2008 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Adhesive Separation

Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

NOTE: Windshield removal shown, backlite similar.

Before proceeding with the following repair procedure, review all warnings and cautions. See WARNING .
Remove quarter trim panels. See REMOVAL .
Remove the trim panel from the rear shelf. See REMOVAL .
Disconnect the wire connectors from rear window defogger terminals and, rear window mounted radio antenna, if equipped.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage painted surfaces when cutting urethane around the backlight.
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 backlite fence.
Carefully remove the backlite from the vehicle.