Rear Window Glass Removal: Hatchback-5HB

Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION (US) .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Liftgate upper trim (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Liftgate side trim (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Liftgate recess (See LIFTGATE RECESS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Liftgate lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Rear spoiler (See REAR SPOILER REMOVAL .)
6. Rear wiper arm and blade (See REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
7. Rear wiper motor (See REAR WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8. Outer bushing (See REAR WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
9. Glass antenna terminal cover (See ANTENNA FEEDER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the rear window defogger connectors in the direction of the arrows in the order of (1), (2) shown in the figure.

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Apply protective tape along the edge of the body.

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NOTE:
- Overlap and adhere the protective tape to the corners to prevent damage.
Avoiding the pin on the inside of the vehicle, insert piano wire which has been cut to sufficient length.

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WARNING:
- Using piano wire with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using piano wire.
NOTE:
- Before removing the rear window glass from the body, mark the position of the glass by affixing tape to the glass and body panel.
Wind each end of piano wire around a bar.
NOTE:
- Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length of piano wire to prevent it from breaking due to localized heating.
Secure one end of piano wire, and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant around the rear window glass.

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Pinch pins A and B from the inside of the vehicle and detach it.

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Remove the rear window glass.