Not Reusing Rear Window Glass

NOTE:

For the areas of the sealant that are difficult to cut, use the SST (piano wire) and follow the procedure under "Reusing Rear Window Glass".

Cut out the sealant all around the glass using a sealant remover.
Remove the sealant by pulling it off.
Remove the rear window glass.

Fig 1: Cutting Glass Sealant
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