Window Glass - Rear Quarter: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the headliner. For additional information, refer to HEADLINER .
- Before cutting the urethane adhesive, remove dirt and other foreign material from the pinch weld 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.
- Using the Deluxe Windshield Removal 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.
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 pinch weld during glass removal.
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.