Repair Procedures: Removal

CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

NOTE: Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.

Remove the roof side molding.
(Refer to Body Side Moldings - "ROOF SIDE MOLDING ")
Remove the C pillar garnish.
(Refer to Body Side Molding - "C PILLAR GARNISH ")
Disconnect the connector (A).

Fig 1: Locating C Pillar Garnish Connector
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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 2: Cutting Out Adhesive Using Cutter
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Cut off the sealant on the edge (B) while pulling the piano wire (A) left and right.
CAUTION:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Heat may occur when working on the wires. Be careful not to burn your hands.
- Be careful not to disconnect the piano wire.
Fig 3: Cutting Off Sealant On Edge
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If a piano wire is visible inside the chassis, pull the piano wire (A) line inside.

Fig 4: Pulling Piano Wire
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Cut off the sealant on (A-A), (B-B), (C-C), while pulling a piano wire (A) left and right.
CAUTION:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Heat may occur when working on the wires. Be careful not to burn your hands.
- Be careful not to disconnect the piano wire.
Fig 5: Cutting Sealant
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Remove the rear window glass (A).

NOTE:

Fig 6: Locating Rear Window Glass

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