Removal
WINDOW / GLASS: QUARTER WINDOW GLASS: REMOVAL
REMOVAL
HINT:
- The front side fix window assembly can be reused. When installing the window, if any of the clips on the quarter window glass are broken, butyl tape can be used to support the glass until the applied adhesive hardens.
- When using butyl tape to temporarily secure the window, make sure that the butyl tape is not applied exactly at the original clip location. If the butyl tape is applied exactly at the clip location, it will cause the window to protrude
- Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
1. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE Removal
2. DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP Removal
3. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover) Removal
4. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY Removal
5. REMOVE NO. 3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
6. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX LH Removal
7. REMOVE NO. 2 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
8. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX RH Removal
9. REMOVE NO. 1 DECK BOARD Removal
10. REMOVE REAR SEAT SUB FLOOR PANEL ASSEMBLY Removal
11. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE Removal
12. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for LH Side) Removal
13. REMOVE REAR SEAT INNER TRACK BRACKET COVER (for LH Side) Removal
14. REMOVE REAR SEAT OUTER TRACK BRACKET COVER (for LH Side) Removal
15. DISCONNECT REAR SEAT NO. 2 RECLINING CONTROL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LH Side) Removal
16. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side) Removal
17. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for RH Side) Removal
18. REMOVE REAR SEAT CENTER HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for RH Side) Removal
19. REMOVE REAR SEAT INNER TRACK BRACKET COVER (for RH Side) Removal
20. REMOVE REAR SEAT OUTER TRACK BRACKET COVER (for RH Side) Removal
21. DISCONNECT REAR SEAT RECLINING CONTROL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RH Side) Removal
22. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (for RH Side) Removal
23. REMOVE RECLINING REMOTE CONTROL BEZEL Removal
24. REMOVE LUGGAGE HOLD BELT STRIKER ASSEMBLY Removal
25. DISCONNECT REAR SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY Removal
26. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side) Removal
27. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH (for RH Side) Removal
28. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY Removal
29. REMOVE QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY
(a) Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches.
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(b) Place matchmarks on the quarter window assembly and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.
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HINT: Do not allow the piano wire to interfere with the clips.
(c) Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass from the interior as shown in the illustration.
HINT: Ensure not to interfere with the clips when passing the piano wire.
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(d) Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects that can serve as handles.
NOTICE: When separating the quarter window assembly from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the paint or interior and exterior ornaments.
(e) Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the quarter window assembly.
NOTICE: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when cutting through the adhesive.
(f) Disengage the 3 clips.
(g) Using suction cups, remove the glass.
NOTICE: Be careful not to drop the glass.
30. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY
(a) Clean and shape the contact surfaces of the vehicle body.
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(1) Using a knife, cut away excess adhesive on the contact surfaces of the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
HINT: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.
(b) Clean the contact surfaces of the vehicle body with a piece of cloth saturated with cleaner.
HINT: Even if all the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.