How to Replace the Rear Window in a Mercury Mountaineer

The Mercury Mountaineer has multiple types of rear windows. The fixed-glass panels at the very back require special tools; these panels are typically handled by trained professionals. It is possible for the vehicle owner to replace the glass in the rear doors. This procedure is very similar to replacing glass in the front doors, but varies depending on the exact year of the vehicle. The biggest variable involves how the glass is mounted within the regulator.

Instructions

Removal

1

Open the Mountaineer's rear door. Pull off the weather strips in the window slot at the top of the door

2

Pry out the bezel surrounding the inner-door handle using a trim stick. Pry out the control plate in the armrest from its front end, disconnecting its electrical connectors.

3

Remove all of the door trim-panel's screws -- the ones in the openings from the removed bezels and the ones along the lower edge -- and then detach the panel from the door. Pull off the plastic water-shield.

4

Reconnect the window controls and adjust the window's position until the bolts or rivets are accessible through the access holes.

5

Unscrew the track bolts with a wrench. Drill out the rivet heads if the window glass uses rivets. Push the remainders through the glass.

6

Tilt the glass forward and lift it out the door. Wear gloves and use caution when dealing with cracked or broken glass.

Installation

7

Lower and slide the replacement glass into the door, fitting it within the glass tracks and window regulator. Fasten it in place with the old bolts or new rivets.

8

Paste the water shield in place, and then reconnect the door trim-panel with its screws. Reconnect the control plate and handle bezel.

9

Lower the window all the way down. Reinstall the weather strips.