Repair Procedures: Removal

CAUTION:

NOTE:

Remove the roof side moulding.
(Refer to Body Side Mouldings - "ROOF SIDE MOULDING ")
Remove the rear package tray trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "REAR PACKAGE TRAY TRIM ")
Remove the high mounted stop lamp.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP ")
After loosening the mounting clip, then remove the rear window glass side cover (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Window Glass Side Cover
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Using a screwdriver or ornament remover, remove the rear window glass lower cover (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Window Glass Lower Cover
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Disconnect the rear window glass defogger connector.
Spread the WD-40 on the side of rear window glass.
Cut out the adhesive using the cutter (A).
Information
- Please use the cutter with a blade length between 8-12 inches.
Fig 3: Cutting Adhesive Using Cutter
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Enough on the upper (A) and lower (B) side (C) of rear window glass. and then cut out the adhesive using the cutter tool (09861-31100).

Fig 4: Identifying Upper/Lower Rear Window Glass Side And Cutter Tool (09861-31100)
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Remove the rear window glass (A).
NOTE:
- When removing and installing the rear window glass, an assistant is necessary.
Fig 5: Identifying Rear Window Glass
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