Window Glass - Rear: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
If the rear window glass is being removed to repair a dust/water leak, remove and reinstall the existing rear window glass.
- Remove the C-pillar trim panel and parcel shelf, and lower the headliner. For additional information, Refer to INTERIOR TRIM & ORNAMENTATION -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
- Disconnect the 2 rear window defrost electrical connectors.
- Before cutting the urethane adhesive, remove dirt and other foreign material from the rear window pinchweld area.
- Use a clean shop towel or oil-free, compressed air.
- Lubricate the urethane adhesive with water to aid the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool when cutting.
- Insert the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool at the upper center of the rear window glass and work toward the bottom corners.
- Using The Pumper, distance the rear window glass from the body.
- Insert the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool into the bottom of the urethane adhesive and cut from corner to corner.
- Carefully remove the rear window glass from the vehicle and place on a stable work surface.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection when servicing a vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Wear protective gloves when handling components or parts that have pointed or sharp edges. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE:
To avoid rust formation, use extreme care not to scratch the paint or primer or otherwise damage the pinchweld during glass removal.
NOTE:
Insert the blade into the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool so that the flat side is against the glass. This will leave the entire urethane adhesive bead on the pinchweld and allow a dry fit of the replacement rear window glass.
NOTE:
Support the rear window glass to prevent the glass from dropping while cutting the urethane adhesive.