Repair Procedures: Removal

CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

CAUTION: Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.

Remove the roof side molding.
(Refer to Body Side Moldings - "ROOF SIDE MOLDING ")
Remove the roof trim.
(Refer to Roof Trim - "ROOF TRIM ASSEMBLY ")
Disconnect the heater connector (A) and antenna connector (B).

Fig 1: Locating Heater Connector
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Fig 2: Locating Antenna Connector
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Disconnect the high mounted stop lamp connector (A).

Fig 3: Locating High Mounted Stop Lamp Connector
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Remove the high mounted stop lamp (A) after loosening the bolts.

Fig 4: Locating High Mounted Stop Lamp With Bolts
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Spray WD-40 on the side of rear window glass.
Cut out the adhesive using the cutter (A).
Information
- Use a cutter with a blade length between 8-12 inches.
Fig 5: Cutting Out Adhesive Using Cutter
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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.
Fig 6: Cutting Off Sealant On Edges
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If the piano wire (A) is visible outside the chassis, push it back into the chassis.

Fig 7: Pulling Piano Wire
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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.
Fig 8: Cut Sealant In Order
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Remove the rear window glass (A).
NOTE:
- When removing and installing the rear window glass, work in a group of two or more.
Fig 9: Locating Rear Window Glass
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