Coupe
Quarter Window Assy (Coupe):
REPLACEMENT
HINT:
- The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order. However only installation procedures requiring additional information are included.
- Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
- A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart.
1. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
2. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH
3. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the rear seatback hinge LH.
b. Remove the front door scuff plate LH.
c. Remove the roof side rail weatherstrip LH.
d. Remove the quarter trim panel front LH.
e. Remove the center pillar garnish LH.
f. Remove the roof side garnish inner LH.
g. Remove the quarter trim panel upper LH.
h. Partially remove the roof headlining.
HINT: It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining. Slightly lower the rear section of the roof headlining so that the quarter window glass can be removed later in step 4.
4. REMOVE QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY LH
a. Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in the illustration.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body with the knife.
b. Remove the remaining moulding.
HINT: Make a partial cut in the moulding. Then, pull and remove it by hand.
c. Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to minimize scratches.
d. From the interior, insert piano wires between the vehicle body and the quarter window glass as shown in the illustration.
e. Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to all wire ends.
NOTE: When separating the quarter window glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle's paint or interior/exterior ornaments.
f. Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the quarter window glass.
g. Using a suction cup, remove the quarter window glass.
NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the quarter window glass.
5. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY
a. Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
1. On the contact surface of the vehicle body, use a knife to cut away excess adhesive as shown in the illustration.
HINT: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with cleaner.
HINT: Even if all the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.
6. INSTALL QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY LH
a. Using a brush, apply Primer M to the exposed part of the vehicle body.
NOTE:
- Allow the Primer M to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Do not apply Primer M to the adhesive.
- Throw away any leftover Primer M.
- Do not apply too much Primer M.
b. Using a brush or sponge, apply Primer G to the contact surface of the quarter window glass.
HINT: If Primer G is applied to an area other than that which is specified, wipe off the primer with white gasoline before it dries.
NOTE:
- Allow the Primer G to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Throw away any leftover Primer G.
- Do not apply too much Primer G.
c. Apply adhesive to the quarter window glass.
Adhesive: Part No.08850-00801 or equivalent
1. Cut off the tip of the cartridge nozzle.
HINT: After cutting off the tip, use all adhesive within the time written in the table.
2. Load the sealer gun with the cartridge.
3. Apply adhesive to the quarter window glass as shown in the illustration.
d. Install the quarter window glass to the vehicle body.
1. Lightly press the front surface of the quarter window glass to ensure that the quarter window glass is securely fit to the vehicle body.
NOTE:
- Check that the clips are attached to the vehicle body correctly.
- Check that the vehicle body and quarter window glass have a small gap between them.
2. Hold the quarter window glass in place securely with protective tape or equivalent until the adhesive hardens.
NOTE: Do not drive the vehicle for the amount of time written in the table.
7. CHECK FOR LEAKS AND REPAIR
a. Conduct a leak test after the adhesive has completely hardened.
b. Seal any leaks with auto glass sealer.