Window Glass - Rear: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Milan, 2009 Lincoln MKZ, and 2009 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: If the rear window glass is being removed to repair a dust/water leak, remove and reinstall the existing rear window glass.

Remove the C-pillar trim panel and parcel shelf, and lower the headliner. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
Disconnect the 2 rear window defrost electrical connectors.
Before cutting the urethane adhesive, remove dirt and other foreign material from the rear window pinchweld area.
- Use a clean shop towel or oil-free, compressed air.

NOTE: Refer to manufacturer's instructions before using the special tool.

Lubricate the urethane adhesive with water to aid the Interior Auto Glass Cut-Out Knife Kit (Electric) when cutting.

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 pinchweld during glass removal.

NOTE: Insert the blade into the Interior Auto Glass Cut-Out Knife Kit (Electric) so that the flat side is against the glass. This will leave the entire urethane adhesive bead on the pinchweld and allow a dry fit of the replacement rear window glass.

NOTE: Support the rear window glass to prevent the glass from dropping while cutting the urethane adhesive.

Insert the Interior Auto Glass Cut-Out Knife Kit (Electric) at the upper center of the rear window glass and work toward the bottom corners.

Fig 1: Cutting Urethane Adhesive From Glass

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using The Pumper, distance the rear window glass from the body.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (164-R2459)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Insert the Interior Auto Glass Cut-Out Knife Kit (Electric) into the bottom of the urethane adhesive and cut from corner to corner.
Carefully remove the rear window glass from the vehicle and place on a stable work surface.