Rear Window Glass Removal and Installation: Removal

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the C-pillar trim panel. Refer to "C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :".
Disconnect the rear window defogger electrical connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Rear Window Defogger Electrical Connector
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Remove the weatherstrip around the rear window.

Fig 2: Removing Weatherstrip Around Rear Window
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Using the glass sealant remover J-24402, cut the adhesive around the rear window.

Fig 3: Cutting Adhesive Around Rear Window
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Remove the rear window from the vehicle.
Using a knife, remove the adhesive from the rear window.
Using a knife, remove the adhesive from the rear window frame.

Fig 4: Removing Adhesive From Rear Window Frame
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