Rear Quarter Window Glass: Removal

NOTE: LH side shown, RH similar.

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this section, refer to Safety Warnings in GENERAL INFORMATION -- FUSION . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Refer to: HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
Refer to: C-PILLAR UPPER TRIM PANEL .
NOTE: Locating pins need to be cut through in order to remove the rear quarter window glass. The new rear quarter window glass will be equipped with new locating pins.

NOTE: Some resistance may be encountered when cutting through the glass locating pins.

General Equipment : Knife
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: Lubricate the urethane adhesive with water to aid the Deluxe Air Knife 300-AST1770E when cutting.

Working from inside the vehicle, cut the urethane adhesive starting at the top center and working toward the bottom corners then across the bottom and remove the rear quarter window glass.

Special Tool(s) : 300-AST1770E Deluxe Air Knife