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Window Glass - Rear Quarter, Coupe: Removal

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NOTE: If the quarter window glass is being removed to repair a dust/water leak, remove and reinstall the existing quarter window glass.
  1. Remove the quarter window trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  2. Before cutting the urethane adhesive, remove dirt and other foreign material from the quarter window glass pinch weld area.
    • Use a clean shop towel or oil-free compressed air.
  3. NOTE: manufacturer's instructions before using the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool.

    Lubricate the urethane adhesive with water to aid the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool when cutting the urethane adhesive.

  4. 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: 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 pinch weld and allow a dry fit of the replacement quarter window glass.
    NOTE: Support the quarter window glass as necessary to prevent the glass from dropping while cutting the urethane adhesive.

    Using the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool, cut at the upper center of the quarter glass and work toward the bottom corners. Then cut through the remaining urethane adhesive along the bottom of the quarter window glass.

    Fig 1: Cutting Upper Center Of Quarter Glass Using Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool
    G06403995Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the quarter window glass.