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Old 09-05-2019, 08:03 PM   #1
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Cleaning The Rear Glass Window

Can someone tell me the easiest way to clean the inside of the glass rear window. There doesn't seem to be a way to have easy access to it. Is it easier to partially open the top, and if so, how much?

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Old 09-05-2019, 09:52 PM   #2
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I remove the wind deflectors and have at it.
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Old 09-06-2019, 05:37 AM   #3
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+1 what Chris said
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+2 wind deflector removed!
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Old 09-06-2019, 09:45 PM   #5
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I've put the top in the service position, unhooked the bottom and reached under and up. It's a pain, next time I will go with the removal of the wind deflectors.
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Old 09-07-2019, 07:25 PM   #6
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I remove the wind deflectors and have at it.
Thanks, Chris. Worked like a charm.

But I was having trouble getting the deflector back in place. It didn't easily snap back into place, I had to press real hard on it, and I still don't think it's in the correct position. Shouldn't it pop back in easily?
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Old 09-08-2019, 11:32 PM   #7
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Thanks, Chris. Worked like a charm.

But I was having trouble getting the deflector back in place. It didn't easily snap back into place, I had to press real hard on it, and I still don't think it's in the correct position. Shouldn't it pop back in easily?
Sometimes it can be a bit finicky to get back in, try moving the latches a little when reinserting.

I also remembered one way I cleaned the window - roof in service position and the glass up against the rollbar. Was already in the engine bay anyhow.

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