Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Back Window Frame: Removal
HINT:
A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart (see SPECIFIED TORQUE FOR STANDARD BOLTS ).
- HALF OPEN ROOF PANEL
- Half open the roof panel (see MANUAL OPEN OPERATION ).
- REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER RH
- Using a clip remover, remove the clip labeled A.
- Using a screwdriver, detach the 7 clips.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Remove the side garnish.
- REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER LH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the RH side.
- REMOVE REAR ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
- Using a screwdriver, detach the 7 clips.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Remove the roof headlining.
- Using a screwdriver, detach the 7 clips.
- REMOVE BACK WINDOW FRAME SUB-ASSEMBLY UPPER
- Using a T40 "TORX" socket, remove the 8 screws.
- Remove the back window frame.
- REMOVE REAR REMOVABLE ROOF WEATHERSTRIP
- Remove the 4 screws, 2 nuts and 4 clips.
- Using a clip remover, detach the clips.
- Remove the removable roof weatherstrip rear.
- REMOVE ROOF SIDE RAIL WEATHERSTRIP RETAINER RH
- Remove the 4 screws and weatherstrip retainer.
- REMOVE ROOF SIDE RAIL WEATHERSTRIP RETAINER LH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the RH side.
- REMOVE BACK WINDOW OUTSIDE MOLDING (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS (See REMOVAL )
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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.
