Window Glass - Rear: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the parcel shelf. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM & ORNAMENTATION article.
- Remove the high-mounted stoplamp. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING article.
- Disconnect the rear window glass electrical connectors.
- Before cutting the urethane adhesive, remove dirt and other foreign material from the rear window glass pinch weld area.
- Use a clean shop towel or oil-free compressed air.
- Lubricate the urethane adhesive with water to aid the Interior Auto Glass Cut-Out Knife Kit when cutting the urethane adhesive.
- Using the special tool, cut the urethane adhesive from the rear window glass starting at the top center and working toward the bottom corners.
- Using the special tool, distance the rear window glass from the body.
- Using the special tool, cut the remaining urethane adhesive and remove the rear window glass.
- Carefully remove the rear window glass from the vehicle and place on a stable work surface.
NOTE:
Refer to manufacturer's instructions before using the tool.
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.
CAUTION:
To avoid rust formation, use extreme care not to scratch the paint or primer, or otherwise damage the pinch weld during glass removal.
NOTE:
Insert the blade into the special tool so that the flat side is against the glass. This will leave the entire urethane adhesive bead on the pinch weld and allow a dry fit of the replacement windshield glass.