1.Apply protective tape (A) on body panel around rear window glass to protect painted surface from damage.
2.Follow the below depend on the case.
a.In case glass is reusable:
Paint matching marks on the rear window glass and body panel, positioning during installation can be easily performed.
b.In case glass is not reusable:
Skip this process.
3.Remove the adhesive using a piano wire.
a.Pass the piano wire from passenger room to bonded area of glass using a wire pierce.
CAUTION: Never press piano wire excessively against edge of rear window glass. For corner area, never insert piano wire into the mating surfaces of rear window glass. Never damage harness around rear window glass.
b.Tie both ends of the piano wire (B) to wire grip (A), etc..
4.Follow the below depend on the case.
a.In case glass is reusable:
With 2 persons, one holding the piano wire inside the vehicle along with the glass and the other holding it outside the vehicle along with the gap between the body and glass, pull one grip to cut off the adhesive.
CAUTION: - Never use a windshield cutter (A) if the rear window is reused. (It may scratch the glass surface.) Never damage the rear window and body panel. NOTE:
Power cutting tool and an inflatable pump bag can also be used.
b.In case glass is not reusable:
Using a windshield cutter (A) into the bonded area. Remove the adhesive by pulling the knife, keeping the tip parallel to the edge of glass. NOTE:
- Apply soapy water around the bonded area on the body for smooth movement of windshield cutter.
Power cutting tool and an inflatable pump bag can also be used.
5.Use suction lifter (A) or rubber suction cups, etc. to remove rear window glass from the vehicle.
CAUTION: 2 workers are required for removal in order to prevent damage.
