Window Glass - Rear: Removal

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. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

Position the parcel shelf aside.
1. Release the backrest latch trim panels.
2. Remove the left-hand safety belt trim panel.
3. Move the parcel shelf forward.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Backrest Latch Trim Panels, Left-Hand Safety Belt Trim Panel And Moving Parcel Shelf Forward
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the C-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Remove the pin-type retainer and release the rear of the headliner from the roof panel.
Place 2 blocks of suitable material between the headliner and the roof panel to act as spacers.
Disconnect the 2 heated rear window glass electrical connectors.
Remove the 2 screws and the high mounted stoplamp.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.

CAUTION: Make sure the cutting blades are changed where the cutting depth changes to avoid damage to the body and trim panels.

NOTE: Some resistance may be encountered when cutting through the glass locating pegs in the bottom corners of the glass.

NOTE: Lubricate the urethane adhesive with water to aid the special tool when cutting the urethane adhesive.

Using the special tool, place the flat side of the knife against the rear window glass. Start at the top center and work out and down the pillars to the lower corners cutting to the given maximum depths:
1. 30 mm (1.18 in)
2. 25 mm (0.98 in)
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Rear Window Glass Maximum Depth Points
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.