Stationary Glass: BACKLITE: Removal: Manual
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
It is difficult to salvage the backlite during the removal operation. The urethane bonding used to secure the glass to the fence is difficult to cut or clean from any surface. Since the molding is set in urethane, it is unlikely it would be salvaged. Before removing the backlite, check the availability from the parts supplier.
NOTE:
The backlite is attached to the window frame with urethane adhesive. The urethane adhesive is applied cold and seals the surface area between the window opening and the glass. The primer adheres the urethane adhesive to the backlite.
- On standard cab models remove the upper B-pillar trim. Refer to PANEL, B-PILLAR TRIM, UPPER, REMOVAL .
- On quad cab models remove the upper C-pillar trim. Refer to PANEL, C-PILLAR TRIM, UPPER, REMOVAL .
- Lower the headliner and position aside. Refer to HEADLINER, REMOVAL .
- Bend backlite retaining tabs (1) down perpendicular to glass.
- Using a suitable pneumatic knife from inside the vehicle, cut urethane holding backlite to opening fence.
- Separate glass (2) from vehicle.