Quarter Window Glass: Removal

HINT:

• Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (See appropriate REMOVAL procedure in  ROOF HEADLINING  article). 
2. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 
3. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM POCKET SUBASSEMBLY (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) 
4. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) 
5. REMOVE REAR FLOOR NO. 1 BOARD (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) 
6. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) 
7. REMOVE NO. 2 SEAT HINGE COVER LH (w/Rear No. 2 Seat) (See appropriate step(s) under  REMOVAL  ) 
8. REMOVE NO. 2 SEAT HINGE COVER RH (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) (See appropriate step(s) under  REMOVAL (2005/11-2006/01)  ) 
9. REMOVE NO. 2 SEAT LEG COVER LH (w/Rear No. 2 Seat) (See appropriate step(s) under  REMOVAL  ) 
10. REMOVE NO. 2 SEAT LEG COVER RH (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) (See appropriate step(s) under  REMOVAL (2005/11-2006/01)  ) 
11. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (w/Rear No. 2 Seat) (See appropriate step(s) under  REMOVAL  ) 
12. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (w/Rear No. 2 Seat) (See appropriate step(s) under  REMOVAL (2005/11-2006/01)  )  
13. REMOVE REAR FLOOR NO. 2 BOARD 
14. REMOVE REAR FLOOR NO. 3 BOARD 
15. REMOVE REAR FLOOR NO. 1 MAT SUPPORT SIDE PLATE (See appropriate step(s) under  REMOVAL (2005/11-2006/01)  )  
16. REMOVE BACK DOOR WEATHERSTRIP 
17. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE (See appropriate step(s) under  REMOVAL (2005/11-2006/01)  ) 
18. REMOVE RECLINING REMOTE CONTROL LEVER BEZEL LH (w/Rear No. 2 Seat) 
19. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 1 SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY OUTER LH (See appropriate step(s) under  REMOVAL  ) 
20. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 2 SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY (w/Rear No. 2 Seat) (See appropriate step(s) under  REMOVAL  ) 
21. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (w/Rear No. 2 Seat) (See appropriate step(s) under  REMOVAL (2005/11-2006/01)  ) 
22. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) (See appropriate step(s) under  REMOVAL (2005/11-2006/01)  ) 
23. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY OUTER LH (w/Rear No. 2 Seat) (See appropriate step(s) under  REMOVAL (2005/11-2006/01)  )  
24. REMOVE INNER ROOF SIDE GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH (w/Rear No. 2 Seat) (See appropriate step(s) under  REMOVAL (2005/11-2006/01)  )  
25. REMOVE INNER ROOF SIDE GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) 
26. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY 
    1. Partially remove the roof headlining (See appropriate REMOVAL procedure in ROOF HEADLINING article).

       HINT:

       It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining. Slightly lower the rear section of the roof headlining so that the quarter window glass can be removed.

27. REMOVE QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY LH 

    HINT:

    Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches.

    NOTE: When separating the quarter window glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle's paint or interior/exterior ornaments.
    Fig 1: Applying Protective Tape To Outer Surface Of Vehicle Body

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    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. From the interior, insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and the quarter window glass as shown in the illustration.
    3. Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.
    4. Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the quarter window glass.
       Fig 2: Removing Quarter Window Glass Using Suction Cups

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       NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the quarter window glass.
    5. Using suction cups, remove the quarter window glass.
28. CLEAN QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY 
    1. Clean the outer edges of the glass with white gasoline.
       NOTE:

       • Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it.
       • Be careful not to damage the glass.
       • Ever if using new glass, clean the glass with white gasoline.
         Fig 3: Cleaning Outer Edges Of Glass

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29. 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 4.

          HINT:

          Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.

          NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
          Fig 4: Cleaning Contact Surface Of Vehicle Body With Cleaner

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       2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with cleaner.

          HINT:

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