Matrix FWD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE) (2009)
Liftgate Window Glass: Service and Repair
Removal
WINDOW / GLASS: BACK DOOR GLASS: REMOVAL
REMOVAL
1. TEST BACK DOOR CENTER GARNISH See: Body and Frame/Doors, Hood and Trunk/Trunk / Liftgate/Service and Repair/Disassembly
2. REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH LH See: Body and Frame/Doors, Hood and Trunk/Trunk / Liftgate/Service and Repair/Disassembly
3. REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH RH See: Body and Frame/Doors, Hood and Trunk/Trunk / Liftgate/Service and Repair/Disassembly
4. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD ASSEMBLY See: Body and Frame/Doors, Hood and Trunk/Trunk / Liftgate/Service and
Repair/Disassembly
5. REMOVE REAR SPOILER ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Spoiler) See: Body and Frame/Spoilers, Flaps, and Air Dams/Spoiler/Service and
Repair/Removal
6. REMOVE REAR WIPER ARM HEAD CAP (w/ Rear Wiper) See: Wiper and Washer Systems/Wiper Motor/Service and Repair/Rear Wiper
Motor/Removal
7. REMOVE REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Wiper) See: Wiper and Washer Systems/Wiper Motor/Service and
Repair/Rear Wiper Motor/Removal
8. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR GROMMET (w/ Rear Wiper) See: Wiper and Washer Systems/Wiper Motor/Service and Repair/Rear Wiper
Motor/Removal
9. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Wiper) See: Wiper and Washer Systems/Wiper Motor/Service and Repair/Rear Wiper
Motor/Removal
10. REMOVE BACK DOOR GLASS
(a) Disconnect the 2 back door defogger connectors.
(b) Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches.
NOTE: When separating the back door glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle's paint or interior/exterior ornaments.
(c) Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and back door glass from the interior, as shown in the illustration.
(d) Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects that can serve as handle.
(e) Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the back door glass.
NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the back door glass.
(f) Using suction cups, disengage the 2 clips and remove the back door glass.
11. REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM