Glass, Sunroof, Rear: Removal
- Before proceeding with the following repair procedure, review all warnings and cautions. Refer to STATIONARY GLASS, WARNING .
- Remove the liftgate spoiler (1). Refer to SPOILER, REMOVAL .
- Remove the headliner. Refer to HEADLINER, REMOVAL .
- Remove the three nuts (1) securing the rear sunroof glass (2) to the sunroof frame crossmember (3).
- Remove the satellite antenna. Refer to ANTENNA, SATELLITE, REMOVAL .
- Remove the sunshade. Refer to SUNSHADE, SUNROOF, REMOVAL .
- Remove the sunroof front glass (1). Refer to GLASS, SUNROOF, FRONT, REMOVAL .
- Apply 2-3 layers of masking tape to the body sides (2) along the perimeter of the rear sunroof glass (3).
- Apply 2-3 layers of masking tape to the liftgate along the sides of the rear sunroof glass (3).NOTE:
To cut the urethane bead with a vibrating cutter, an adequate cutter usage capacity is required, as well as an appropriate choice of blades in accordance with the cutting areas and obstructions present.
NOTE:Windshield removal shown, rear sunroof glass typical.
- Using an assistant and a wire-type glass cut-out tool (1, 3 and 4), cut and separate the urethane adhesive (2) securing the rear sunroof glass to the sunroof frame.
- Continue cutting the urethane bead (2) around the entire perimeter, taking care not to damage body sides and the front sunroof glass seal.NOTE:
While cutting the urethane take into account the locations of the glass spacers (1) and the antenna adhesive seal (3).
- Using appropriate tools and the help of an assistant, remove the rear stationary sunroof glass from the vehicle.