Window Glass - Rear: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: To prevent glass splinters from entering eyes or cutting hands, wear safety glasses and heavy gloves when cutting glass from the vehicle. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

Remove the package tray trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Disconnect the rear window glass electrical connectors.
Using a soft brush or vacuum, clean any dirt or foreign material from the pinch weld.

CAUTION: Care must be taken to prevent scratching the pinch weld.

NOTE: Lubricate the existing urethane adhesive with water using a spray bottle to aid the special tool while cutting.

Fig 1: Cutting Urethane Adhesive From Glass And Work Down Sides

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using the special tool, starting at the top center of the rear window glass, cut the urethane adhesive from the glass and work down the sides.
Using the special tool, distance the rear window glass from the body.

Fig 2: Distancing Rear Window Glass From Body
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the special tool, cut the remaining adhesive and remove the rear window glass

Fig 3: Cutting Remaining Adhesive And Remove Rear Window Glass
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.