Quarter Window Glass: Removal

HINT:

A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart (see SPECIFIED TORQUE FOR STANDARD BOLTS ).

1. REMOVE REAR SEAT 
2. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE 
3. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE 
4. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM 
   1. Remove the bolt and rear seat outer belt floor anchor.
   2. Remove the 5 screws.
   3. Using a screwdriver, remove the deck side trim.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

   4. LH side:

      Disconnect the connector.

      Fig 1: Removing Deck Side Trim

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5. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH 
   1. Remove the bolt and rear seat outer belt shoulder anchor.
   2. Remove the 3 clips.
   3. Using a screwdriver, remove the roof side inner garnish.

   HINT:

   Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

   Fig 2: Removing Roof Side Inner Garnish

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6. REMOVE QUARTER WINDOW GLASS 
   1. Using a knife, cut off the molding as shown.
      NOTE: Do not damage the body with the knife.
   2. Remove the remaining molding.
      Fig 3: Removing Quarter Window Glass

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   3. Push a piano wire through between the body and glass from the interior.
   4. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.

      HINT:

      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.
      Fig 4: Pushing Piano Wire Through Between Body And Glass From Interior

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   5. Cut the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around it.

      HINT:

      Cut the adhesive areas as shown, leaving the adhesive where the clips are.

      Fig 5: Cutting Adhesive

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   6. Push the piano wire through as shown, cut off the adhered part to the clips.
   7. Remove the glass.
   NOTE: Leave the adhesive on the body as much as possible when cutting off the glass.
   Fig 6: Removing Glass

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