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Back Window Glass: Removal

  1. Removal of separate type rear seat cushion assembly LH (Refer to REMOVAL )
  2. Removal of separate type rear seat cushion assembly RH
    NOTE: Perform operation following the same procedure as LH side.
  3. Removal of the front door scuff plate RH (Refer to DISASSEMBLY )
  4. Removal of front door scuff plate LH
    NOTE: Perform the same procedures as RH side.
  5. Disconnection of front door opening trim weather strip RH (Refer to FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT assembly )
  6. Disconnection of the front door opening trim weather strip LH
    NOTE: Perform the same procedures as RH side.
  7. Disconnection of trunk trim cover INN RH (Refer to DISASSEMBLY )
  8. Disconnection of trunk trim cover INN LH
    NOTE: Perform the same procedures as RH side.
  9. Removal of quarter lower trim RH (Refer to DISASSEMBLY )
  10. Removal of quarter lower trim LH
    NOTE: Perform the same procedures as RH side.
  11. Removal of quarter trim lid RH (Refer to DISASSEMBLY )
  12. Removal of quarter trim lid LH
    NOTE: Perform the same procedures as RH side.
  13. Removal of the rear window side garnish RH (Refer to DISASSEMBLY )
  14. Removal of the rear window side garnish LH
    NOTE: Perform the same procedures as RH side.
  15. Removal of package tray trim panel assembly (Refer to REMOVAL )
  16. Removal of back window glass
    CAUTION:
    • The back window glass stopper is installed on the back window glass. Be careful not to damage the back window glass.
    • Work with the windshield knife or piano wire according to cut location and/or condition.
    • Use the suction rubber to keep back window glass in place from outside to avoid dropping the back window glass during operation.
    1. Apply protective tape to the body side of the circumference of back window glass.
      Fig 1: Identifying Protective Tape Applying Areas On Back Window Glass
      G08555633Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Using the cutter knife, cut the back window outside molding UPR No. 1.
      CAUTION:
      • Do not damage the back window glass and the body surface.
      • If the body surface is damaged, remove the back window glass, and then perform the rust prevention treatment.
        Fig 2: Identifying Cut Mark On Back Window Outside Molding
        G08555634Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Pull the back window outside molding UPR No. 1 by hand to detach.
    4. When the back window glass is reused.
      1. Attach gummed tapes or similar tapes on the back window glass and body panel, and put alignment marks on them with a pen for reinstallation.
        Fig 3: Identifying Alignment Marks On Back Window Glass And Body Panel
        G08555635Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Disconnect the defogger connector.
    6. Attach the suction rubber onto the back window glass.
    7. When using the windshield knife
      1. Apply sufficient amount of soapy water to the adhesive section.
      2. Insert the windshield knife into the adhesive section.
      3. Using the windshield knife, insert the blade between the back window glass and the vehicle body, and move the knife along the edge of the glass to cut adhesive while keeping the blade at right angle with the edge.
      CAUTION:
      • Never twist the windshield glass knife.
      • Do not damage the back window glass.
      NOTE: Begin from where the back window glass and the body is most distant.
      Fig 4: Cutting Adhesive Using Windshield Knife
      G08555636Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    8. When using piano wire
      1. Using an air drill, make a hole in the adhesive section and pass the piano wire through the hole.
      2. Pass the piano wire (0.6 mm {0.024 in} is recommended) through the point shown in the figure, attach both ends of the wire to wooden boards.
      3. Pull the piano wire both ways and cut the adhesive on the back window glass.
      CAUTION:
      • Do not tightly contact the piano wire against the back window glass edge.
      • When working around the air bag, do not damage it with the piano wire.
      • Make sure do not cross the piano wires. Otherwise, they can be cut.
        Fig 5: Cutting Adhesive On Back Window Glass Using Piano Wire
        G08555637Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    9. Hold the suction rubbers, release the 2 tabs of the back window glass stopper, then remove the back window glass.
      CAUTION:
      • The back window glass stopper is installed in the position shown on the back window glass figure. Be careful not to damage the back window glass.
      • Work with the windshield knife or piano wire according to cut location and/or condition.
      • Use the suction rubber to keep back window glass in place from outside to avoid dropping the back window glass during operation.
        Fig 6: Identifying Back Window Glass Stopper
        G08555638Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Removal of back window glass adhesive dam
    1. When the back window glass is reused.
      1. Using the scraper, remove the back window glass adhesive dam.
      CAUTION:
      • Do not damage the back window glass.
      • The back window glass dam kit must be replaced by a new one.
        Fig 7: Identifying Back Window Glass Adhesive Dam
        G08555639Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Removal of back window outside molding UPR No. 1
    1. When the back window glass is reused.
      1. Using the scraper, remove the back window outside molding UPR No. 1.
      CAUTION:
      • Do not damage the back window glass.
      • The back window outside molding UPR No. 1 must be replaced by a new one.
        Fig 8: Identifying Back Window Outside Molding Upper No. 1
        G08555640Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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