Liftgate Glass: Removal
CAUTION:
- Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
NOTE:
- Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.
- Remove the Liftgate lower trim.
(Refer to Liftgate - "LIFTGATE TRIM ")
- Remove the rear spoiler.
(Refer to Body Side Molding - "REAR SPOILER ")
- Remove the rear wiper motor.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "REAR WIPER MOTOR ")
- Disconnect the hot wire connector (A).
- Cut off the sealant on the edge (B) while pulling the piano wire (A) to the left and right.CAUTION:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Heat may occur when working on the wires. Be careful not to burn your hands.
- Be careful not to disconnect the piano wire.
- Put in a piano wire (A) through the corner of the liftgate window glass and insert wire grips into both ends of the wire.
- Cut off the sealant on (A-A), (B-B), (C-C), while pulling a piano wire (A) to the left and right.CAUTION:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Heat may occur when working on the wires. Be careful not to burn your hands.
- Be careful not to disconnect the piano wire.
- Remove the liftgate window glass (A).