Back Window Glass: Removal

HINT:

• The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order. However, only installation procedures requiring additional information are included.
• A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart ( STANDARD BOLT ).

1. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY 

   HINT:

   See REMOVAL

2. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH 

   HINT:

   See REMOVAL

3. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH 

   HINT:

   See REMOVAL

4. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY 

   HINT:

   See REMOVAL

   1. Remove the seatback hinge LH and RH.
   2. Remove the front door scuff plate LH and RH.
   3. Remove the quarter trim panel front LH and RH.
   4. Remove the center pillar garnish LH and RH.
   5. Remove the roof side garnish inner LH and RH.
   6. Remove the quarter trim panel upper LH and RH.
   7. Partially remove the roof headlining.

      HINT:

      It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining. Slightly lower the rear section of the roof headlining so that the back window glass can be removed later in step  7.

5. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY 
6. REMOVE BACK WINDOW MOULDING OUTSIDE 
   1. Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in Fig 1 .
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body with the knife.
      Fig 1: Cutting Off Back Window Moulding Outside

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   2. Remove the remaining moulding.

      HINT:

      Make a partial cut in the moulding. Then, pull and remove it by hand.

7. REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS 
   1. Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to minimize scratches.
   2. From the interior, insert piano wires between the vehicle body and back window glass as shown in Fig 2 .
   Fig 2: Inserting Piano Wires Between Vehicle Body And Back Window Glass
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   3. Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to all wire ends.
      NOTE: When separating the back window glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle's paint or interior/exterior ornaments.
   4. Place matchmarks over the back window glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in Fig 3 .

      HINT:

      Matchmarks do not need to be placed if the back window glass is not going to be reused.

      Fig 3: Placing Matchmarks Over Back Window Glass And Vehicle Body

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   5. Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the back window glass.
   6. Disengage the stoppers.
   7. Using a suction cup, remove the back window glass.
      NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the back window glass.
8. CLEAN BACK WINDOW GLASS 
   1. Using a scraper, remove the damaged stoppers and adhesive sticking to the back window glass.
   Fig 4: Using Scraper To Remove Damaged Stoppers And Adhesive Sticking To Back Window Glass
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   2. Clean the outer edges of the back window glass with white gasoline.
      NOTE:

      • Do not touch the back window glass surface after cleaning it.
      • Even if using new back window glass, clean the back window glass with white gasoline.
9. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY 
   1. Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
      1. On the contact surface of the vehicle body, use a knife to cut away excess adhesive as shown in Fig 5 .
         Fig 5: Cutting Away Excess Adhesive

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         HINT:

         Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.

         NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
      2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with cleaner.

         HINT:

         Even if all the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.