- Disconnect battery.
- Remove quarter window garnish molding. Refer to
Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement.
- Disconnect the rear window radio antenna connector.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors from the rear window defogger bus bars.
- Cover the following parts to protect from the broken glass:
- Use
BO-46974 system to remove the rear window.
- Take the diagonal measurement of the rear window.
- Cut cutting wire into four times lengths.
Tip
Approximately 5400 mm (212.597 in), the circumference of the corresponding roll of wire is approximately 1000 mm (39.369 in).
- Heat the awl with a suitable tool.
- Stick the awl through the adhesive bed in the area of the lower C-pillar (1).
Note: Ensure that the rear window is not damaged in the process. Otherwise, stress cracks could form in the rear window. Mask off the area with fabric tape (1).
- Pull the wire through.
Tip
• | Thread both ends of the cutting wire (3) in the bores of the piercing awl (2) and bend them. |
• | Use the piercing awl to pull the cutting wire to the centre of the rear window. |
- Lay the wire under the rear window all the way round.
Tip
Pull the remaining wire into the interior.
Note: The cutting wire (1) should be rolled in beneath the rubber window seal (2) at the rear window.
- Place the winch with two winding heads in the vehicle.
Tip
• | Position the winch vertically at the same height as the C-pillar (2). |
• | Attach the cutting wire to the winch (1). |
• | Insert transfer ratchet and pre-tension cutting wire. |
Note: Ensure that the cutting wire is fitted correctly to the winch deflection roller.
- Cut out rear window.
Tip
• | Cut out the rear window until the cutting wire is level with the winch. |
• | Arrow shows the path taken by the cutting wire. |
- Place the winch with two winding heads in the vehicle.
Tip
• | Position the winch (2) in the area of the roof frame. |
• | Insert transfer ratchet and pre-tension cutting wire (1). |
Note: Ensure that the cutting wire is fitted correctly to the winch deflection roller.
- Cut out rear window.
Tip
• | Cut out the rear window until the cutting wire is level with the winch. |
• | Arrow shows the path taken by the cutting wire. |
• | Cut out the rear window until the cutting wire is level with the winch. |
Note: Increased cutting effort is required in the area of the rear window radius.
- Place the winch with two winding heads in the vehicle.
Tip
• | Position winch in the middle area of rear window (2). |
• | Insert transfer ratchet and pre-tension cutting wire (1). |
Note: Ensure Check that the cutting wire is laid correctly to the winch deflection roller.
- Cut out rear window.
Tip
• | Cut out the rear window until the cutting wire is level with the winch. |
• | Arrow shows the path taken by the cutting wire. |
- Position the winch with one winding head in the vehicle.
Tip
• | The winch with 2 winding heads (1) stays in the position. |
• | Position winch with one winding head (2) in the area of the lower C-pillar. |
• | Thread the second end of the wire (3). |
• | Insert transfer ratchet and pre-tension cutting wire. |
Note: Ensure that the cutting wire is fitted correctly to the winch deflection roller.
- Cut out rear window.
Tip
• | Cut out the rear window until the cutting wire is level with the winch. |
• | Arrow shows the path taken by the cutting wire. |
Note: Increased cutting effort is required in the area of the rear window radius.
- Position the winch with one winding head in the vehicle.
Tip
• | Position the winch with one winding head (1) in the upper area of the rear window. |
• | Insert transfer ratchet and pre-tension cutting wire (2). |
Note: Check that the cutting wire is laid correctly at the winch deflection roller.
- Cut out rear window.
Tip
• | Cut out the rear window until the cutting wire is level with the winch. |
• | Arrow shows the path taken by the cutting wire. |
Note: Increased cutting effort is required in the area of the rear window radius.
- Position the winch with one winding head in the vehicle.
Tip
• | Position winch with one winding head (1) next to winch with two winding heads so that the cutting wire crosses (2). |
• | Insert transfer ratchet and pre-tension cutting wire. |
Note: Increase that the cutting wire is laid correctly to the winch deflection roller.
- Cut out rear window.
Tip
• | Cut out the rear window until the cutting wire (2) has cut through the adhesive bed completely. |
• | Arrow shows the path taken by the cutting wire. |
- Remove glass removal system.
- Fit
BO-641 holder
- Remove windshield.
Note: Second mechanic required.
- Cut out the adhesive tape with the knife provided (1) to within 1 mm (0.039 in).
- Repair any paint damage.
Tip
Using a touch-up pen to match the color of the vehicle, repair any paint damage.
- If the rear window rubber is damaged, replace with a new one.
- Cut off the adhesive bead on the glass pane.
Tip
Cut out the adhesive tape with the knife provided to within 1 mm (0.039 in).