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Glass - Roof - Fixed - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Remove the LH mid A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  2. Remove the LH IP end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  3. Remove the LH upper A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  4. Remove the driver sun visor. See Sun Visor - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  5. Repeat step  1 through step  4 for the RH side of the vehicle.
  6. Remove the rear view mirror. See Mirror - Rear View (Remove and Replace) .
  7. Remove the upper quad camera cover. See Quad Camera Cover - Upper (Remove and Replace) .
  8. Remove the upper B-pillar trim. See Trim - B- Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  9. Push open the LH rear coat hook.
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  10. Pry open to release the tabs (x2) that attach the LH rear coat hook screw cover.
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  11. Remove the screw that attaches the LH rear coat hook to the headliner.

    Torque 2.5 N.m 

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

    • Torx T25 socket
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  12. Repeat step  8 through step  11 for the RH side of the vehicle.
  13. Fold the LH 2nd row seat to the down position.
  14. Remove the rear trunk parcel shelf. See Parcel Shelf - Rear Trunk (Remove and Replace) .
  15. Release the clips (x7) that attach the LH upper C-pillar trim, and then move the trim aside. Repeat this step for the RH trim.
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  16. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the rear of the headliner to the body.

    Torque 3 N.m 

    NOTE: The bolts are located on the LH and RH sides of the headliner.

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

    • 10 mm socket
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  17. Release the clips (x18) and hooks (x2) that attach the headliner to the body.
    NOTE: Headliner will be supported by tethers (x8) when released; push upward and inward to release hooks on the coat hook assemblies from the body.
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  18. Close the liftgate.
  19. Apply masking tape to cover the side rails and front corners of the liftgate.
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  20. Measure and record gaps from the fixed roof glass to windshield, body sides and liftgate glass.
    NOTE: Measurements will be used during installation of new glass.
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  21. Open the liftgate.
  22. Apply masking tape to protect the headliner.
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  23. Prepare a pair of T-handles with square wire 6 feet long.
  24. Insert the tool through the fixed roof glass urethane at the rear corner.
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  25. Attach the square wire and pull the tool back through into the vehicle.
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  26. Insert the square wire into one T-handle.
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  27. Attach a second T-handle.
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  28. With assistance, use the T-handles to cut the urethane securing the fixed roof glass to the body.
    NOTE: Use caution near XM antenna, roof rack blocks, and bolts for brackets near B-pillars.
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  29. With assistance, attach suction cups to the roof glass at each corner.
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  30. With assistance, remove the fixed roof glass from the vehicle.
    NOTE: Discard per local regulations.
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  31. Use a scraper to remove the old urethane from the body.
    NOTE: Ensure residual urethane is 1 mm or less in thickness.
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  32. Remove the datums and any other debris from the body.
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  33. Use IPA wipes to clean the body surface.
    NOTE: Allow 1 minute of dry time.
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  34. Replace any body plugs or tape that were damaged during removal or cleaning.
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  35. Inspect the XM antenna to make sure it is secure and the foam is not damaged.
    NOTE: If damaged, replace as needed.
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  36. Release the tether clips (x6) from the body.

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

    • #2ZPP2 - GearWrench Push Pin Pliers
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