Back Window Glass: Removal
- REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE SPARE WHEEL COVER
- REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY LH
- REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY RH
- REMOVE REAR SEAT CENTER HEADREST ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH BOARD LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH RH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH BOARD RH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE REAR ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE NO. 1 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY (See ROOM LIGHT )
- REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM BELT HOLE COVER (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear Spoiler) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Spoiler) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE SUN ROOF OPENING TRIM MOULDING (w/ Sliding Roof) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (w/o Sliding Roof)
It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining assembly. Slightly lower the rear section of the roof headlining assembly so that the back window glass can be removed.
- REMOVE NO. 1 BACK WINDOW MOULDING
- Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in the illustration.CAUTION:
- Do not damage the vehicle body with the knife.
- If the vehicle body is damaged, repair the damaged portion by applying an anti-rust coating after removing the back window glass.
- Remove the remaining moulding from the back window glass.
HINT:
When removing the moulding, make a partial cut, then pull and remove it by hand.
- Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in the illustration.
- REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS
- Disconnect the connector from the rear pillar LH.
- Disconnect the connectors.
- Disengage the clamp.
- Remove the bolt and disconnect the amplifier antenna assembly from the rear pillar RH.
- Apply protective tape to the installation position of the back window glass assembly on the vehicle body.
HINT:
Apply protective tape to the installation surface to prevent it from being scratched.
- Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and back window glass assembly from the interior.
- Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
- Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the back window glass assembly.NOTE:
- When separating the back window glass assembly from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle's paint or the interior exterior ornaments.
- To prevent the package tray from being scratched when removing the back window glass assembly, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and package tray.
- There are stoppers on the back window glass assembly as shown in the illustration. Be careful not to damage the back window glass when cutting off the adhesive.
- Place matchmarks on the back window glass assembly and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.
HINT:
Matchmarks do not need if the back window glass assembly is not going to be reused.
- Disconnect the back window glass stoppers.
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NOTE: To prevent the back window glass assembly from dropping when performing this operation, be sure to hold the back window glass assembly using suction cups.HINT:
Depending on vehicles, a 1-piece or 2-piece type stopper is used.
- Using a suction cup, remove the back window glass assembly.NOTE:
- Be careful not to drop the back window glass assembly.
- Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the back window glass assembly.
- REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM
- Using a scraper, remove the back window glass adhesive dam.NOTE:
- Be careful not to damage the back window glass.
- Be sure to replace the back window glass adhesive dam with a new one.
- Using a scraper, remove the back window glass adhesive dam.
- REMOVE NO. 2 BACK WINDOW GLASS STOPPER
- Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 2 back window glass stoppers.NOTE:
- Be careful not to damage the back window glass.
- Be sure to replace the 2 No. 2 back window glass stoppers with new ones.
- Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 2 back window glass stoppers.
- REMOVE NO. 1 BACK WINDOW GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type)
- Remove the 2 No. 1 back window glass stoppers.NOTE: Be sure to replace the 2 No. 1 back window glass stoppers with new ones.
- Remove the 2 No. 1 back window glass stoppers.
- CLEAN BACK WINDOW GLASS
- Using a scraper, remove the adhesive tape and adhesive sticking to the back window glass.NOTE: Be careful not to damage the back window glass.
- Clean the outer circumference of the back window glass with a non-residue solvent.NOTE:
- Do not touch it surface after cleaning it.
- Even if using a new back window glass, clean the back window glass with a non-residue solvent.
- Using a scraper, remove the adhesive tape and adhesive sticking to the back window glass.
- CLEAN VEHICLE BODY
- Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
- On the contact surface of the vehicle body, use a knife to cut away excess adhesive as shown in the illustration.NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
HINT:
Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.
- Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with cleaner.
HINT:
Even if all the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.
- On the contact surface of the vehicle body, use a knife to cut away excess adhesive as shown in the illustration.
- Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.