Removal [12/2019 - ]: Procedure

Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - ]

1. Disconnect each connector.
2. Apply protective tape to the area around the installation position of the back door glass on the back door panel to prevent it from being scratched.

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   Protective Tape

3. Pass a piano wire between the back door panel and back door glass from the exterior.

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   *1	Back Window Glass Clip
   *a	Piano Wire

4. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects that can serve as handles.
5. Cut the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the back door glass.
   NOTE:

   • When separating the back door glass, take care not to damage the paint or interior and exterior ornaments.
   • When cutting the adhesive, take care not to damage the connectors on the back door glass.
   • Do not pull the piano wire in a vertical direction, but pull it in a horizontal direction.
   • After cutting off the old adhesive remaining on the adhesion surface, apply new adhesive within 2 hours.
   • If the cut surface of the old adhesive is left exposed for a long time, the adhesion strength will be reduced, so apply the new adhesive quickly.
6. Using suction cups, disengage the 3 back window glass clips and remove the back door glass.

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   NOTE:

   • To prevent the back door glass from falling when performing this operation, be sure to hold the back door glass using suction cups.
   • Be careful not to drop the back door glass.
   • Leave as much adhesive on the back door panel as possible when removing the back door glass.

1. When reusing the back door glass:
   1. Using a scraper, remove the back window outside moulding.

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      *A

      Back Side

      NOTE:

      • Be careful not to damage the back door glass.
      • Be sure to replace the back window outside moulding with a new one.

1. When reusing the back door glass:
   1. Using a scraper, remove the back window outside moulding clip LH.

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      *A

      Back Side

      -

      -

      NOTE:

      • Be careful not to damage the back door glass.
      • Be sure to replace the back window outside moulding clip LH with a new one.

HINT: 

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. When reusing the back door glass:
   1. Using a scraper, remove the back window glass clip.

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      *A

      Back Side

      -

      -

      NOTE:

      • Be careful not to damage the back door glass.
      • Be sure to replace the back window glass clip with a new one.

1. When reusing the back door glass:
   1. Using a scraper, remove the 3 back door glass spacers.

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      *A

      Back Side

      -

      -

      NOTE:

      • Be careful not to damage the back door glass.
      • Be sure to replace the back door glass spacer with a new ones.

1. Clean and shape the contact surfaces of the back door panel.
   1. Using a knife, cut off any excess adhesive on the contact surfaces of the back door panel as shown in the illustration.

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      *a	Back Door Panel
      	Adhesive

      Standard Dimension

      Area	Dimension
      a	1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) or more

      NOTE:

      Be careful not to damage the back door panel.

      HINT: 

      Leave as much adhesive on the back door panel as possible.

   2. Clean the contact surfaces of the back door panel with a piece of cloth saturated with non-residue solvent.

      HINT: 

      Even if all of the adhesive has been removed, clean the back door panel.