Rear Window Glass: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
To prevent glass splinters from entering the eyes or cutting the hands, wear safety glasses and heavy gloves when cutting the glass from the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Care must be taken to avoid scratching the pinch weld.
- Remove the rear quarter trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
- Disconnect the 3 rear window glass electrical connectors.
- Lower the rear portion of the headliner.
- Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove the dirt and foreign material from the pinch weld.
- Using the special tool, starting at the top center of the rear window glass, cut the urethane adhesive away from the glass and work down the sides.
- Using the special tool, distance the rear window glass from the body.
- Using the special tool, cut the remaining urethane adhesive and remove the rear window glass.
- Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove the dirt and foreign material from the pinch weld.
NOTE:
Lubricate the existing urethane adhesive with water to aid the special tool while cutting