Window Glass - Rear Quarter: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. 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 hands, wear safety glasses and heavy gloves when cutting the glass from the vehicle. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
- If equipped, remove the auxiliary climate control housing. For additional information, refer to AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL - HYBRID .
- If equipped, remove the bolt and the auxiliary climate control upper housing bracket.
- Remove the headliner. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
- Using the special tool, cut the urethane adhesive from the quarter window glass starting at the top center and working toward the bottom corners and remove the rear quarter window glass.
- Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any foreign material or dirt from the pinch weld.
LH Rear Quarter Window Glass
All Rear Quarter Window Glass
NOTE:
Lubricate the urethane adhesive with water to aid the special tool when cutting.
NOTE:
Locating pins need to be cut through in order to remove the rear quarter window glass. The new quarter window glass will be equipped with new locating pins.