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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2007RIDGELINE RTSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEWINDOWSGLASSREAR WINDOW MIDDLE GLASS REPLACEMENT

2007 Honda Ridgeline RTS

Rear Window Middle Glass Replacement

2007 Honda Ridgeline RTSSECTION Rear Window Middle Glass Replacement

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Remove these items:
- Rear seat-back (see REAR SEAT-BACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Rear trim panel (see step 2 on C-PILLAR TRIM )
Remove the rear window middle glass mounting bolts.

Fig 1: Removing Rear Window Middle Glass Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Open the middle glass (A) fully by hand. Insert a pick tool (B) to the glass run channel (C) as shown, and pull out the edge of the upper spacer (D), and then pull out the spacer by hand from between the glass run channel and glass.

Fig 2: Inserting Pick Tool To Glass Run Channel
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Move the glass (A) until you can remove it as shown. Pull up the glass to release the bottom of the glass, and pull out the top of the glass from the glass run channel (B), and then remove the glass.

Fig 3: Moving Glass
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the glass in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the spacer is installed properly.
- Slide the glass to see if it moves freely without binding.
- Make sure that there is no clearance between the glass and glass run channel when the glass is closed.
- Check for water leaks (see step 7 on FRONT AND REAR DOOR GLASS ADJUSTMENT ).
- Test-drive, and check for wind noise and rattles.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.