CL TYPE S V6-3.2L SOHC (2001)
Back Window Glass: Service and Repair
Rear Window Replacement
NOTE:
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.
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Wear eye protection when removing the glass with piano wire.
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Do not damage the rear window defogger grid lines, window antenna grid lines, and terminals.
1. Remove these items:
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Trunk lid
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C-pillar trim
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Rear shelf
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High mount brake light
2. Remove the window antenna terminal cover (A) from the window antenna terminal base (B), and disconnect the window antenna connector (C).
3. If the old rear window is to be reinstalled, make alignment marks across the glass and body with a grease pencil.
4. Disconnect the rear window defogger connectors (A).
5. Remove the molding (A) from the edge of the rear window (B). If necessary, cut the molding with a utility knife.
6. Pull down the rear portion of the headliner. Take care not to bend the headliner excessively, as you may crease as break it.
7. Apply protective tape (A) along the inside and outside edges of the body as shown. Using an awl, make a hole through the adhesive (B) from
inside the vehicle. Push a piece of piano wire (C) through the hole, and wrap each end around a piece of wood.
