Front Door Glass: Removal

Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
NOTE: For models other than STI model, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
Remove the trim panel - front door. < Ref. to FRONT DOOR , REMOVAL, Door Trim. >
Remove the sealing cover - front door. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Sealing Cover. >
Remove the front door inner pad (a).
CAUTION: If the clip is damaged, replace it with a new part because the panel assembly - front door may be deformed.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Door Inner Pad
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Connect the battery ground terminal. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
NOTE: For models other than STI model, connect the ground terminal to battery sensor.
Remove the glass assembly - front door.
1. Connect the switch - power window and then turn the ignition switch to ON.
2. Operate the switch - power window to move the glass assembly - front door to the position where the mounting bolts can be seen.
3. Remove the mounting bolts from the glass assembly - front door.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Front Door Glass Assembly Mounting Bolts
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4. While tilting the glass, remove the glass assembly - front door.
  CAUTION: Avoid impact and damage to the glass assembly - front door.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Front Door Glass Assembly
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Remove the glass - front door partition.
1. Remove the bolts and screws, and then remove the running channel - front door and the sash COMPL - partition.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Front Door Partition Glass Bolts And Screws
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2. Remove the glass - front door partition.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Front Door Partition Glass
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