Front Side Fix Window Glass: Removal: Removal

HINT: 

• The front side fix window assembly can be reused. When installing the window, if any of the clips on the front side fix window assembly are broken, butyl tape can be used to support the glass until the applied adhesive hardens.
• When using butyl tape to temporarily secure the window, make sure that the butyl tape is not applied exactly at the original clip location. If the butyl tape is applied exactly at the clip location, it will cause the window to protrude.
• Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

1. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP 
   1. Remove the front part of the front door opening trim weatherstrip to the extent that allows removal of the front pillar garnish.
2. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 8
3. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH CORNER PIECE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 26
4. REMOVE FRONT SIDE FIX WINDOW ASSEMBLY 
   1. Apply protective tape to the installation position of the front side fix window assembly on the vehicle body.
      Fig 1: Identifying Protective Tape To Installation Position Of Front side Fix Window Assembly

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      *1	Protective Tape

   2. Place matchmarks on the front side fix window assembly and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.
      Fig 2: View Of Matchmarks On Front Side Fix Window Assembly

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      *1

      Matchmark

      HINT: 

      Matchmarks are not necessary if the front side fix window assembly is not going to be reused.

   3. Pass a piano wire between the interior vehicle body and glass from the interior as shown in the illustration.

      HINT: 

      Do not allow the piano wire to interfere with the clips.

      Fig 3: Passing Piano Wire Between The Interior Vehicle Body And Glass From The Interior

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      *1	Piano Wire

   4. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects that can serve as handles.
      NOTE:

      When separating the front side fix window assembly from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the paint or interior and exterior ornaments.

   5. Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the front side fix window assembly.
      NOTE:

      Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when cutting through the adhesive.

   6. Disengage the 3 clips.
      Fig 4: Identifying Front Side Fix Window Assembly Clips

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   7. Using suction cups, remove the glass.
      NOTE:

      Be careful not to drop the glass.

5. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY 
   1. Clean and shape the contact surfaces of the vehicle body.
      Fig 5: Identifying Contact Surfaces Of Vehicle Body

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      *1	Adhesive
      *2	Vehicle Body

      1. Using a knife, cut away excess adhesive on the contact surfaces of the vehicle body 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.

   2. Clean the contact surfaces of the vehicle body with a piece of cloth saturated with cleaner.

      HINT: 

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