Back glass removal

[BroncoAdventure]

Does anyone have instructions on how to remove the back rear glass? I need to re-solder one of the defroster connectors. This defroster connector got lightly bump and has detached. It's a bit cold now and I'm a little nervous soldering ice cold glass...I'd rather bring it inside and let it warm up before soldering.

I repaired the first connector, that got bumped off by accident, without removing the glass. It was during warmer summer months so I wasn't too concerned about shattering it.

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[Ducati1098]

Liftgate Window Glass

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Interior Trim Remover

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Open the tailgate.

1. Open the liftgate window glass.

1. NOTE: Liftgate shown closed for clarity.
   NOTE: Left hand (LH) shown, right hand (RH) similar.
   On both sides.
   Disconnect the heated rear window element electrical connectors.

1. Remove the rear window wiper motor cover.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. 1. NOTE: Liftgate shown closed for clarity.
      Disconnect the rear window wiper motor electrical connector.
2. 1. Release the retainers and position the rear window wiper motor wiring harness aside.

1. NOTE: Liftgate shown closed for clarity.
   Release the rear window wiper motor wiring harness support and position aside.

1. NOTE: Liftgate shown closed for clarity.
   Disconnect the rear window washer hose.

1. NOTE: Liftgate shown closed for clarity.
   On both sides.
   Release the clips and disconnect the rear window glass liftgate strut.
   1. On both sides.
      Release the rear window glass liftgate strut clip.
2. 1. On both sides.
      Disconnect the rear window glass liftgate strut.

1. Release the liftgate window glass hinge trim covers.

1. Remove the bolts and the liftgate window glass.
   Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)
   

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
   Remove the liftgate window glass hinge trim covers.

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
   Remove the rear window wiper motor.
   Refer to: Rear Window Wiper Motor (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation).

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
   Remove the rear window washer jet.
   Refer to: Rear Window Washer Jet (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation).

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
   Remove the rear window wiper motor pivot shaft grommet.

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
   1. Remove the rear window glass weather strip end caps.
2. 1. Remove the rear window glass weather.

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

 

[BroncoAdventure]

Liftgate Window Glass

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Interior Trim Remover

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Open the tailgate.

1. Open the liftgate window glass.

1. NOTE: Liftgate shown closed for clarity.
   NOTE: Left hand (LH) shown, right hand (RH) similar.
   On both sides.
   Disconnect the heated rear window element electrical connectors.

1. Remove the rear window wiper motor cover.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. 1. NOTE: Liftgate shown closed for clarity.
      Disconnect the rear window wiper motor electrical connector.
2. 1. Release the retainers and position the rear window wiper motor wiring harness aside.

1. NOTE: Liftgate shown closed for clarity.
   Release the rear window wiper motor wiring harness support and position aside.

1. NOTE: Liftgate shown closed for clarity.
   Disconnect the rear window washer hose.

1. NOTE: Liftgate shown closed for clarity.
   On both sides.
   Release the clips and disconnect the rear window glass liftgate strut.
   1. On both sides.
      Release the rear window glass liftgate strut clip.
2. 1. On both sides.
      Disconnect the rear window glass liftgate strut.

1. Release the liftgate window glass hinge trim covers.

1. Remove the bolts and the liftgate window glass.
   Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
   Remove the liftgate window glass hinge trim covers.

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
   Remove the rear window wiper motor.
   Refer to: Rear Window Wiper Motor (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation).
2. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
   Remove the rear window washer jet.
   Refer to: Rear Window Washer Jet (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation).
3. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
   Remove the rear window wiper motor pivot shaft grommet.

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
   1. Remove the rear window glass weather strip end caps.
2. 1. Remove the rear window glass weather.

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Thank you!!!

 

[BroncoAdventure]

Liftgate Window Glass

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Interior Trim Remover

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Open the tailgate.

1. Open the liftgate window glass.

1. NOTE: Liftgate shown closed for clarity.
   NOTE: Left hand (LH) shown, right hand (RH) similar.
   On both sides.
   Disconnect the heated rear window element electrical connectors.

1. Remove the rear window wiper motor cover.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. 1. NOTE: Liftgate shown closed for clarity.
      Disconnect the rear window wiper motor electrical connector.
2. 1. Release the retainers and position the rear window wiper motor wiring harness aside.

1. NOTE: Liftgate shown closed for clarity.
   Release the rear window wiper motor wiring harness support and position aside.

1. NOTE: Liftgate shown closed for clarity.
   Disconnect the rear window washer hose.

1. NOTE: Liftgate shown closed for clarity.
   On both sides.
   Release the clips and disconnect the rear window glass liftgate strut.
   1. On both sides.
      Release the rear window glass liftgate strut clip.
2. 1. On both sides.
      Disconnect the rear window glass liftgate strut.

1. Release the liftgate window glass hinge trim covers.

1. Remove the bolts and the liftgate window glass.
   Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
   Remove the liftgate window glass hinge trim covers.

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
   Remove the rear window wiper motor.
   Refer to: Rear Window Wiper Motor (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation).
2. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
   Remove the rear window washer jet.
   Refer to: Rear Window Washer Jet (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation).
3. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
   Remove the rear window wiper motor pivot shaft grommet.

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
   1. Remove the rear window glass weather strip end caps.
2. 1. Remove the rear window glass weather.

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Thank you!!!!

 

[Fly by Nite]

Consider using a conductive epoxy for the repair. It's readily available from auto parts stores, often sold as a defroster repair adhesive.

 

[BroncoAdventure]

Consider using a conductive epoxy for the repair. It's readily available from auto parts stores, often sold as a defroster repair adhesive.

Thanks for that. Will look for some today.

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