Repair Procedures: Removal

CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

NOTE: Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.

Remove the rear pillar trim (A).

Fig 1: Remove Rear Pillar Trim
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If (B) is damaged after removing rear pillar trim, replace the damaged rear pillar trim with a new one.
Loosen the quarter fixed glass mounting nuts (A).
Tightening torque:

3.9 - 4.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.5 kgf.m, 2.9 - 3.6 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Locating Quarter Fixed Glass Mounting Nuts
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Remove the quarter fixed glass (A).

Fig 3: Remove Quarter Fixed Glass
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Replace any damaged clips.