Rear Window Replacement

NOTE:
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  • Wear eye protection while cutting the glass adhesive with a piano wire.
  • Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.
  • Use glass adhesive set P/N 08C73-X0230N.
  • Do not damage the rear window defogger grid lines, window antenna grid lines, and terminals.
  1. Remove these items:
    • Trunk lid
    • Rear seat cushion
    • Rear seat side bolster, both sides
    • Rear door opening seal, as needed
    • Rear pillar trim, both sides
    • Rear center seat belt lower anchor
    • Rear bulkhead cover
    • Rear shelf
  1. Disconnect the window antenna connectors (A) and rear window defogger connectors (B).
  1. If the old rear window will be reinstalled, make alignment marks across the glass and the body with a grease pencil.