Removal Procedure
- Remove the spare tire. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Apply a double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim, to help prevent damage.
- Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass as necessary:
The seats and carpeting
- This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the endgate window (1).
- Leave a base of urethane on the pinchweld flange.
- The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
- Use J 24402-A , J 39032 or equivalent in order to remove the endgate window (1). See Special Tools .
- If the locator pins were damaged during removal, they must be replaced.
- With the aid of an assistant, use the suction cups to remove the endgate window from the opening.
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.
CAUTION:
Refer to Defroster Outlet Caution
.
CAUTION:
Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution
in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT:
Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the endgate window (1).