Removing
1. Remove the spare wheel from the tailgate.
2. Remove the cover from the nut, unscrew the nut and release the wiper arm.
3. Open the back door.
4. Remove the top stoplight.
For more information, see the chapter: Upper brake light (417-01 Outdoor lighting, Removal and installation).
5. Disconnect four sockets from system of heating of back glass.
6.
WARNING: Wear appropriate eye protection when installing and removing glass.
Call an assistant and, working together, push the glass from inside the car, release the sealing lip and carefully remove the glass.
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CAUTION: Place the glass on a felt-covered surface and be careful not to damage the decorative strip. Do not place the glass on its edge, as this may cause damage to the edge, which subsequently develops into cracks.
Remove the seal from the glass.
Installation
1. Clean the glass and install the seal. Fully fix the seal on the glass.
2. Thoroughly clean the bearing edge of the tailgate window.
3. Install a new drawstring on the seal.
4. Lubricate the seal.
5. Call an assistant and with him install the glass and seal in the opening of the rear door window, install the lower edge and seal using a tightening cord.
6. Clean the glass and check the fit of the seal.
7. Connect sockets to system of heating of back glass.
8. Establish the top stoplight.
For more information, see the chapter: Upper brake light (417-01 Outdoor lighting, Removal and installation).
9. Install the wiper arm on the spindle, align the wiper blade with the glass and tighten the nut to 18 Nm.
10. Install the spare wheel and tighten the nuts to 45 Nm.
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