Removal

WINDSHIELD / WINDOWGLASS: QUARTER WINDOW GLASS (for 3 Door): REMOVAL

REMOVAL
NOTE: Always use "Torx" socket wrench E10 when removing the rear seat.
HINT:
- Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides.
- The procedure described below is for the LH side.

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Wait for at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag from working.
2. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY Removal
3. REMOVE DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
4. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH Removal
5. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX LH Removal
6. REMOVE NO. 1 REAR SEAT LEG COVER (for 60/40 Slide Reclining Hold Down Seat Type)
(a) for RH Side:
(1) Remove the No. 1 rear seat leg cover Removal.
(b) for LH Side:
(1) Remove the No. 1 rear seat leg cover Removal.
7. REMOVE NO. 2 REAR SEAT LEG COVER (for 60/40 Slide Reclining Hold Down Seat Type LH Side) Removal
8. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY (for 60/40 Slide Reclining Hold Down Seat Type)
(a) for RH Side:
(1) Remove the rear seat assembly Removal.
(b) for LH Side:
(1) Remove the rear seat assembly Removal.
9. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION COVER PAD (for Bench Reclining Hold Down Seat Type) Removal
10. REMOVE REAR SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY (for Bench Reclining Hold Down Seat Type) Removal
11. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE
HINT: Use the same procedure as for the RH side Removal.

12. SEPARATE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP
HINT: Use the same procedure as for the RH side Removal.

13. REMOVE FRONT QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY
HINT: Use the same procedure as for the RH side Removal.





14. REMOVE QUARTER WINDOW MOULDING OUTSIDE FRONT
(a) Using a knife, cut off the quarter window moulding outside front.
NOTE: Do not damage the vehicle body with the knife.
HINT: Make a partial cut in the quarter window moulding outside front. Then pull and remove it by hand.





15. REMOVE QUARTER WINDOW GLASS
(a) Apply protective tape to the outer circumference of the quarter window, as shown in the illustration.
(b) From the interior, insert piano wires between the vehicle body and quarter window, as shown in the illustration.
(c) Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to all wire ends.
NOTE: When separating the quarter window from the vehicle, do not damage the vehicle's paintwork or exterior/interior ornaments.

(d) Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the quarter window.