Nissan Micra rear window replacement — booked online.

What to expect during your Nissan Micra rear window replacement

Rear-window replacement follows a straightforward four-stage process from booking through fitting.

1. 1

   Book your quote online using our quick widget — it takes about a minute and identifies your exact Micra variant, including all rear-glass features.

2. 2

   Our team checks parts availability for your specific glass specification, confirming features like tint colour, heating elements, and any integrated brake lights.

3. 3

   You're matched with a local approved fitter who sources and delivers your replacement glass.

4. 4

   On fitting day, your fitter removes the shattered original glass — shard cleanup is a major part of the work — and bonds the new rear window into place. A shattered rear window leaves debris that can lodge in places fitters can't always reach on the day, so we recommend a professional valet afterwards for a thorough interior clean.

5. 5

   Your fitter confirms the drive-away time before leaving. Your replacement glass comes with a two-year warranty covering workmanship and glass quality.

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What features does your Micra have?

Tap a feature to see what it is, how to spot it on your car, and how it affects glass replacement. We confirm the exact match for your vehicle when you book.

• Heated Rear Windscreen6

  1992–2026

  On the Nissan Micra: fitted on every one of the 6 rear window variants we list; model years 1992–2026.

  Heated rear windscreen with integrated wires clears mist and ice when you switch on the demister.

  What it means

  A heated rear windscreen contains fine heating wires embedded within the glass. When you activate the rear demister, an electrical current passes through these wires, warming the glass and melting ice or condensation. This feature is particularly useful in cold or damp weather, improving rear visibility quickly. The heating grid is integral to the glass and connected to your vehicle's electrical circuit via connectors at the base of the windscreen.

  How to tell

  Look at the rear windscreen from inside the vehicle — you will see a fine grid of horizontal lines across the glass, typically bronze or copper in colour. On the dashboard or steering wheel stalk, there will be a dedicated rear-demist button, usually marked with a windscreen symbol and heating lines. If in doubt, ask your vehicle's service centre or consult your handbook.

  Replacement impact

  Replacement rear windscreens with heated grids are widely available as original-equipment aftermarket or dealership parts. The new glass must include the factory heating grid and electrical connectors intact. The technician will reconnect the heating circuit to your vehicle's rear-demist switch. Heated rear windscreens are bonded glass, so adhesive cure time applies; drive-away time will be confirmed by the fitter on the day.

• Green4

  1993–2026

  On the Nissan Micra: fitted on 4 of the 6 rear window variants we list (67%); model years 1993–2026.

  What it means

  A subtle green tint applied to most modern automotive glass — often invisible until you look for it deliberately.

  On your Nissan Micra

  Confirmed during the quote process; most Micras from the mid-2000s onwards carry this as standard.

• Brake Light1

  2003–2010

  On the Nissan Micra: fitted on 1 of the 6 rear window variants we list (17%); model years 2003–2010.

  What it means

  A high-level brake light integrated into the rear window using a silkscreen, wire network, or fitted bracket — the replacement glass must carry the identical pattern so the lighting circuit reconnects cleanly.

  On your Nissan Micra

  Visible as a dark horizontal band or wire pattern across the top of the rear window; confirmed in your parts check.

• Clear1

  1992–2001Calibration varies by vehicle

  On the Nissan Micra: fitted on 1 of the 6 rear window variants we list (17%); model years 1992–2001; calibration varies by vehicle.

  Clear windscreen glass has no tint; most cars have a slight tint as standard.

  What it means

  A clear windscreen contains no added tint layer. Most modern windscreens incorporate a subtle tint (typically blue, green, grey or bronze) as standard to reduce glare, provide UV protection, and improve cabin comfort. A genuinely clear windscreen is the absence of this tint. Clear glass is less common than tinted variants and is sometimes specified for aesthetic or operational reasons, though the tint difference is usually imperceptible to the naked eye.

  How to tell

  Lower your side window halfway and hold a white piece of paper behind it. If you see a noticeable colour cast (blue, green, grey or bronze) in the side glass, your windscreen has the same tint. You can also ask your vehicle's dealership or service centre to confirm the windscreen specification in your service records.

  Replacement impact

  Clear windscreen replacement uses the same installation process as any other windscreen. No special calibration or extended cure time applies. Sourcing is straightforward — clear glass is widely available as an aftermarket replacement. Installation time and drive-away restrictions follow standard windscreen replacement timings.

• Grey Privacy1

  2017–2026

  On the Nissan Micra: fitted on 1 of the 6 rear window variants we list (17%); model years 2017–2026.

  Dark grey tint on rear windows provides privacy and reduces interior heat and glare.

  What it means

  Dark grey tint, formally known as privacy glass, is a factory-applied tint created through a deep-dipping process during glass manufacture. The pigment is infused into the inner surface of the glass, darkening the rear windows (and sometimes rear doors) significantly more than the front. This reduces heat transmission, minimises glare, and obscures the interior from outside view. It's standard on the rear half of many modern vehicles.

  How to tell

  Compare the rear side windows and rear window (backlight) to the front side windows — the rear glass will be noticeably darker. Check your vehicle documents or ask your dealership service centre if you're unsure whether your car left the factory with privacy glass.

  Replacement impact

  Dark grey tinted glass must be sourced from the Original Equipment Equivalent (OEE) or dealership to ensure colour and transmission match your vehicle's existing rear glass. The tint is integral to the glass itself, not a surface coating, so aftermarket non-tinted glass will look visibly mismatched. Replacement does not require any calibration and follows standard bonded-glass cure times for rear windows.

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