Liftgate Glass: Removal

Disconnect the rear defroster harness connectors.
Disconnect the wiper motor harness connectors.
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE THE LIFTGATE SUPPORT RODS WITH THE LIFTGATE CLOSED. THE SUPPORT ROD PISTONS ARE OPERATED BY HIGH PRESSURE GAS AND COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE DAMAGE IF THEY ARE REMOVED WITH THE PISTONS COMPRESSED (LIFTGATE CLOSED). ONCE REMOVED, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE OR REPAIR THE SUPPORT RODS.
Open the tailgate and liftgate.
Remove support rod cylinders. (Refer to BODY/TAILGATE/SUPPORT CYLINDER - REMOVAL) .
Remove the bolts attaching the liftgate hinge to the hardtop. See Fig 1.
Separate the liftgate glass from the hard top.

Fig 1: Liftgate Glass

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - LIFTGATE REAR WINDOW

2 - HARD TOP