Window Glass - Rear: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.

Remove the package tray trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM & ORNAMENTATION article.
Disconnect the rear window glass electrical connectors.
Using a soft brush or vacuum, clean any dirt or foreign material from the pinch weld.

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

Lubricate the existing urethane adhesive with water using a spray bottle to aid the special tool while cutting.

Fig 1: Interior Auto Glass Cut-Out Knife Kit

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: 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 special 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 rear glass.

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

Using the special tool, starting at the top center of the rear window glass, cut the urethane adhesive from the glass and work down the sides.
Using the special tool, distance the rear window glass from the body.

Fig 2: Using Special Tool To Distance Windshield Glass From Body

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using the special tool, cut the remaining adhesive and remove the rear window glass

Fig 3: Interior Auto Glass Cut-Out Knife Kit

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.