Quarter window: Removal

NOTE: The following procedure is for LH side. Perform the same procedures both for the LH side and RH side, unless otherwise specified.

Removal of separate type rear seat cushion ASSY LH
NOTE: Perform the same procedures as RH side. (Refer to Removal )
Disconnection of front seat outer belt ASSY LH
NOTE: Perform the same procedures as RH side. (Refer to Removal )
Removal of front door scuff plate LH
NOTE: Perform the same procedures as RH side. (Refer to Removal )
Disconnection of the front door opening trim weather strip LH
NOTE: Perform the same procedures as RH side. (Refer to Removal )
Removal of the trunk trim cover INN LH
NOTE: Perform the same procedures as RH side. (Refer to Removal )
Removal of quarter lower trim LH
NOTE: Perform the same procedures as RH side. (Refer to Removal )
Removal of quarter trim lid LH
NOTE: Perform the same procedures as RH side. (Refer to Disassembly )
Removal of the rear window side garnish LH
NOTE: Perform the same procedures as RH side. (Refer to Disassembly )
Removal of quarter rear trim garnish FR LH
NOTE: Perform the same procedures as RH side. (Refer to Disassembly )
Removal of center pillar garnish LH
NOTE: Perform the same procedures as RH side. (Refer to Disassembly )
Removal of the weather strip roof side LH
1. Release the 5 clips and manually pull the weather strip roof side LH to remove it.
CAUTION: Be sure to replace the weather strip roof side with a new one.

Fig 1: Identifying Weather Strip Roof Side LH With Clips
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Removal of the retainer & molding ASSY LH
1. Remove 7 screws.
2. Release the tab, and remove the retainer & molding ASSY.
CAUTION: When performing removal or installation, wear protective equipment.

Fig 2: Locating Retainer & Molding Assy LH With Screws
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Removal of quarter window glass
1. Apply protective tape to the body surface of the circumference of quarter window glass.
  
  Fig 3: Applying Protective Tape To Body Surface Of Circumference Of Quarter Window Glass
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2. When the quarter window glass is reused.
  1. Apply packing tapes or similar tapes on the quarter window glass and body panel, and put alignment marks on them with a pen for reinstallation.
  Fig 4: Identifying Alignment Marks On Quarter Window Glass And Body Panel
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3. Attach the suction rubber onto the quarter window glass.
4. 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 quarter 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 quarter window glass.
    NOTE: Begin from where the quarter window glass and the body is most distant.
    
    Fig 5: Inserting Windshield Knife Into Adhesive Section
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5. When using piano wire
  1. 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.
  2. Pull the wire ends alternately to cut off the adhesive section, leaving the quarter window clip.
  CAUTION:
  - Do not tightly contact the piano wire against the quarter window glass edge.
  - Make sure do not cross the piano wires. Otherwise, they can be cut.
  NOTE: Even when using the piano wire, using the windshield knife is easier to cut on the upper side of the glass.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Piano Wire And Quarter Window Clip
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6. Holding the suction rubbers, release the 3 tabs of the quarter window clips and remove the double-sided tape, then remove the quarter window glass.
  CAUTION: Be careful not to drop the quarter window glass.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Quarter Window Clips And Tabs
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Removal of quarter window glass adhesive dam
1. When the quarter window glass is reused.
  1. Using the scraper, remove the quarter window glass adhesive dam.
  CAUTION:
  - Do not damage the quarter window glass.
  - The quarter window glass adhesive dam must be replaced by a new one.
  Fig 8: Identifying Quarter Window Glass Adhesive Dam
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Removal of the double-sided tape
1. When the quarter window glass is reused.
  1. Remove the double-sided tape from the quarter window glass molding part.
  Fig 9: Identifying Quarter Window Glass Molding Part And Double-Sided Tape
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