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Quarter Window Glass: Removal

  1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE 

    Using a screwdriver, remove the front door scuff plate.

    Fig 1: Removing Front Door Scuff Plate
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    NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING COVER 

    Using a screwdriver, remove the front door opening cover.

    NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  3. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH 

    Using a screwdriver, remove the front pillar garnish.

    Fig 2: Removing Front Pillar Garnish
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    NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  4. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION  See REMOVAL .
  5. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK  See REMOVAL .
  6. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK SIDE HINGE 

    Remove the bolt and hinge.

  7. REMOVE QUARTER TRIM PANEL 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove and open the 2 screw covers of the rear assist grip.
      Fig 3: Removing Rear Assist Grip
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      NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
    2. Remove the 2 screws and rear assist grip.
    3. Using a screwdriver, remove the quarter trim panel.
    NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  8. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH 
    1. Remove the bolt and front seat outer belt shoulder anchor.
    2. Fig 4: Removing Seat Outer Belt Shoulder Anchor
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    3. Remove a screw and coat hook.
    4. Remove a clip.
    5. Using a screwdriver, remove the roof side inner garnish.
    NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  9. REMOVE ROOF SIDE RAIL WEATHERSTRIP 
    1. Remove the 4 clips.
      Fig 5: Removing Roof Side Rail Weatherstrip
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    2. Using a knife, cut the caulking sponge and remove the roof side rail weatherstrip.
  10. REMOVE QUARTER WINDOW GLASS 
    1. Using a knife, cut off the molding as shown in Fig 6.
      NOTE: Do not damage the body with knife.
    2. Remove the remaining molding.
    3. Disconnect the connector.
      Fig 6: Identifying Cutting Sections Of Molding
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    4. Push a piano wire through from the interior.
    5. Fig 7: Separating Quarter Window
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    6. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
      NOTE: Apply protective tape to the outer surface to keep the surface from being scratched.
      NOTE: When separating the glass, take care not to damage the paint and exterior.
    7. Cut the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around it.
      NOTE: Cut the adhesive areas as shown in Fig 8, leaving the adhesive where the clips are.
      Fig 8: Identifying Areas To Cut Adhesive
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    8. Push the piano wire through as shown in Fig 9, cut off the adhered parts to the clips.
    9. Fig 9: Cutting Off Adhered Area Of Glass Between Clips
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    10. Remove the glass.
    NOTE: Leave as much of the adhesive on the body as possible when cutting off the glass.