Caution: If a window is cracked but still intact, crisscross the window with
masking tape in order to reduce the risk of damage or personal injury.
Important: Before cutting out a stationary window, apply a double layer of masking
tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
- Remove the rear door trim panels in order to gain access the rear window
removal. Refer to
Rear Door Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side
, or to
Rear Door Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side
in Body Rear End.
Caution: If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into
the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.
- Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:
| • | Defroster outlets and A/C outlets |
Caution: When working with any type of glass or sheet metal with exposed or rough
edges, wear approved safety glasses and gloves in order to reduce
the chance of personal injury.
Important: The window reveal molding is a one piece molding and fills the cavities
between the body and window.
- If the window reveal molding (1) is stretched or damaged it can not
be reused.
Remove the window reveal molding.
| 3.1. | Grasp the lower corner of the window reveal molding by
hand and slowly pull the reveal molding away from the window. |
| 3.2. | If the window reveal molding will not release, use a utility
knife in order to cut around the window in order to remove the window reveal
molding. |
Important: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.
- This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the window.
| • | Leave a base of urethane on the pinchweld flange. |
| • | The only suitable lubrication is clear water. |
- With the aid of an assistant,
use the suction cups in order to lift the rear window from the opening.
