Special Tools
•
BO-46974
Glass removal system
•
BO-641
Suction Holder
For equivalent regional tools, refer to
Special Tools
.
Removal Procedure
Warning:
Refer to
Cracked Window Warning
in the Preface section.
Warning:
Refer to
Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning
in the Preface section.
Note:
Position the vehicle on level ground and move the front wheels to the straight-ahead position.
Disconnect battery.
1.
Remove quarter window garnish molding. Refer to
Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement
.
2.
Disconnect the rear window radio antenna connector.
3.
Disconnect the electrical connectors from the rear window defogger bus bars.
4.
Cover the following parts to protect from the broken glass:
5.
• Upper dash pad
• Seats and carpeting
Use
BO-46974
system to remove the rear window.
6.
Take the diagonal measurement (1) of the rear window.
7.
Cut cutting wire into four times lengths.
8.
Approximately 5400 mm (212.597 in), the circumference of the corresponding roll of wire is approximately 1000 mm (39.369 in).
Heat the awl with a suitable tool.
9.
Stick the awl through the adhesive bed in the area of the lower C-pillar (1).
10.
Note:
Ensure that the rear window is not damaged in the process. Otherwise, stress cracks could form in the rear window. Mask off
the area with fabric tape (1).
Pull the wire through.
11.
• Thread both ends of the cutting wire (3) in the bores of the piercing awl (2) and bend them.
• Use the piercing awl to pull the cutting wire to the center of the rear window.
Fixed and Movable Windows
BODY SYSTEMS
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