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Repair Procedures: Removal

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 Molding - "ROOF SIDE MOLDING ")

  2. Remove the package tray trim.

    (Refer to Interior Trim - "REAR PACKAGE TRAY TRIM ")

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

    Information

    Please use the cutter with a blade length between 8 - 12 inches.

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  5. 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.
    • Heat may occur when working on the wires. Be careful not to burn your hands.
    • Be careful not to disconnect the piano wire.
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  6. If a piano wire is visible inside the chassis, pull the piano wire (A) line inside.
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  7. Cut off the sealant on (A - A), (B - B), (C - C), while pulling a piano wire (A) left and right.
    CAUTION:
    • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
    • Heat may occur when working on the wires. Be careful not to burn your hands.
    • Be careful not to disconnect the piano wire.
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  8. Remove the rear window glass (A).
    NOTE: When removing and installing the rear window glass, an assistant is necessary.
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