Back Door Glass: Removal

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
REMOVE ASSIST GRIP PLUG
REMOVE ASSIST GRIP
REMOVE BACK DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL
REMOVE BACK DOOR GARNISH CENTER (See DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE BACK DOOR GARNISH (See DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE REAR WIPER ARM (See DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE BACK WINDOW MOLDING OUTSIDE
1. Using a knife, cut off the molding as shown in Fig 1.
  NOTE: Do not damage the body with the knife.
  
  Fig 1: Cutting Off Molding
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REMOVE BACK DOOR GLASS
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Push piano wire through between the body and glass from the interior.
  
  Fig 2: Push Piano Wire Through Between Body And Glass From Interior
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3. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar object.
  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 ornaments.
  
  Fig 3: Applying Protective Tape To Outer Surface
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4. Cut the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around it.
5. Remove the glass.
  NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the body as possible when cutting off the glass.
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: Cutting Away Excess Adhesive
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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.
CLEAN BACK DOOR GLASS
1. Using a scraper, remove the damaged stoppers and adhesive sticking to the glass.
2. Clean the outer edges of the glass with white gasoline.
  NOTE:
  - Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it.
  - Even if using new glass, clean it with white gasoline.
  Fig 5: Cleaning Window Glass
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