Glass, Liftgate: Removal
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- Before proceeding with the following repair procedure, review all warnings and cautions. Refer to STATIONARY GLASS, WARNING .
- Remove liftgate trim panels. Refer to PANEL, TRIM, REMOVAL .
- Remove the spoiler. Refer to SPOILER, REMOVAL .
- Remove rear window wiper arm (4), if equipped. Refer to ARM, WIPER, REMOVAL .
- Disconnect the heated backlite electrical connectors (1), if equipped.
1 - T-HANDLE 2 - WINDSHIELD ADHESIVE 3 - COUNTER SUPPORT 4 - CUTTING WIRE NOTE:Windshield removal shown, backlite similar.
- Using a windshield cut-out wire or other suitable tool, separate the adhesive.
- Carefully remove backlite.