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Repair Procedures: Removal: Notes

CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE: Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.
  1. Remove the roof side molding.

    (Refer to Body Side Moldings - "ROOF SIDE MOLDING ")

  2. Remove the C pillar garnish.

    (Refer to Body Side Molding - "C PILLAR GARNISH ")

  3. Disconnect the connector (A).
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  4. Spray WD-40 on the side of rear window glass.
  5. Cut out the adhesive using the cutter (A).

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    • Use a cutter with a blade length between 8-12 inches.
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  6. Cut off the sealant on the edge (B) while pulling the piano wire (A) left and right.
    CAUTION:
    • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
    • Be careful not to burn your hands as excessive heat may be generated when working on wires.
    • Be careful not to break the piano wire.
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  7. If the piano wire (A) is visible outside the chassis, push it back into the chassis.
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  8. Cut off the sealant on (A-A), (B-B), (C-C), while pulling the piano wire (A) left and right.
    CAUTION:
    • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
    • Be careful not to burn your hands as excessive heat may be generated when working on wires.
    • Be careful not to break the piano wire.
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  9. Remove the rear window glass (A).
NOTE:
  • When removing and installing the rear window glass, work in a group of two or more.
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