Glass, Liftgate: Removal: Removal

Fig 1: Separating Glass Adhesive

Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

1 - T-HANDLE

2 - WINDSHIELD ADHESIVE

3 - COUNTER SUPPORT

4 - CUTTING WIRE

NOTE:

Windshield removal shown in illustration, backlite similar.

Before proceeding with the following repair procedure, review all warnings and cautions. Refer to STATIONARY GLASS, WARNING .
Remove liftgate trim panels. Refer to PANEL, TRIM, LIFTGATE, REMOVAL .
Remove rear window wiper arm, if equipped. Refer to ARM, WIPER, REMOVAL .
Disconnect the heated backlite electrical connectors, if equipped.
Using a windshield cut-out wire or other suitable tool, separate the adhesive.
Carefully remove backlite.