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Glass - Backlight - Remove and Install: Remove

  1. Open all the doors and fully lower all the windows.
  2. Move the front seats fully forward.
  3. Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See SEAT CUSHION - LOWER - 2ND ROW (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  4. Remove the LH 2nd row seat side bolster. See BOLSTER - SIDE - SEAT - 2ND ROW - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  5. Remove the LH side rail trim. See TRIM - SIDE RAIL - LH (REMOVE AND INSTALL) .
  6. Push open the LH coat hook, and then release the clips that attach the screw cover to the coat hook.
  7. Remove the screw that attaches the LH rear coat hook to the body.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • T25 socket
    • 2 in extension
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  8. Remove the LH upper C-pillar trim. See TRIM - C-PILLAR - UPPER - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  9. Release the clip and tabs that attach the LH rear C-pillar trim to the body, and then set the trim aside.
    NOTE: Pull the rear of the trim forward, and then upward to remove it.
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  10. Remove the RH 2nd row seat side bolster. See BOLSTER - SIDE - SEAT - 2ND ROW - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  11. Remove the RH side rail trim. See TRIM - SIDE RAIL - LH (REMOVE AND INSTALL) .
  12. Push open the RH coat hook, and then release the clips that attach the screw cover to the coat hook.
  13. Remove the screw that attaches the RH rear coat hook to the body.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • T25 socket
    • 2 in extension
  14. Release the clips (4) that attach the rear edge of the headliner to the body.
    NOTE: Use an air bladder between the headliner and body for additional clearance if necessary.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the headliner.
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  15. Remove the RH upper C-pillar trim. See TRIM - C-PILLAR - UPPER - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  16. Release the clip and tabs that attach the RH rear C-pillar trim to the body, and then set the trim aside.
    NOTE: Pull the rear of the trim forward, and then upward to remove it.
    NOTE: LH shown; RH similar.
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  17. Remove the package tray trim. See TRIM - PACKAGE TRAY (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  18. Remove the FM antenna amplifier. See AMPLIFIER - ANTENNA - FM (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  19. Disconnect the backlight glass heater ground strap from the LH C-pillar.
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  20. Remove the LH side antenna harness from the backlight glass.
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  21. Disconnect the LH harness electrical connector from the heater grid.
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  22. Disconnect the backlight harness electrical connector from the tuner.
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  23. Disconnect the antenna connector from the tuner.
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  24. Release the antenna harness clip.
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  25. Disconnect the antenna harness from the tuner and body harness.
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  26. Remove the RH side antenna harness from the backlight glass.
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  27. Disconnect the RH harness electrical connector from the heater grid.
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  28. Use the exterior switch to open the trunk.
  29. Apply masking tape to the exterior of the LH and RH roof pillars to protect the paint from damage.
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  30. Secure suction cups to backlight glass at each side.
  31. Insert the starter tool from inside the vehicle through the adhesive bead at the bottom area of the backlight glass.
  32. Insert the end of the nylon cord through the eye of the starter tool and pull it into the inside of the vehicle.
  33. Clean backlight glass roof with isopropyl alcohol.
  34. Position the python cup assembly in the center of the backlight glass.
  35. Tie a blowline knot in the end of nylon cord and insert loop through the anchor tab on the python cup assembly.
  36. Install slither unit to the backlight glass.
  37. Pull nylon cord from cup assembly around slither unit in the backlight glass.
    NOTE: Turn the python cup assembly handle until the nylon cord is taught.
  38. Position the nylon cord around backlight glass from the outside of the vehicle.
  39. Insert the starter tool through the adhesive bead second time of the backlight glass.
  40. Pull the nylon cord into the backlight glass inside of the vehicle.
  41. Tie a stopper knot on the loose end of the nylon cord then insert into the notched slot on the python cup assembly.
  42. Turn the handle bar on the python cup assembly so that reeling the nylon cord to cut the urethane securing backlight glass to body. Cut in a counter-clockwise motion over the top of the backlight glass to the lower side of the LH C-pillar. Return to the starting point in a clockwise motion and continue past the bottom of the backlight glass to the lower side of the LH C-pillar.
    CAUTION: Use caution when working around the headliner area.
  43. Remove equalizer python from backlight glass.
  44. With an assistant, remove the backlight glass from the vehicle.
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  45. Use a scraper to carefully remove the old urethane from the body.
  46. Use a scraper to carefully remove the old seal from the backlight glass.
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  47. Use a scraper to remove the old urethane from the backlight glass.
  48. Use an IPA wipe to clean the urethane path on the vehicle. Allow 1 minute for the IPA to dry.
  49. Use an IPA wipe to clean the surface of the backlight glass. Allow 1 minute for the IPA to dry.
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