Quarter Window Glass: Removal

HINT:

• Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the RH side.

1. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
2. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
3. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION WITH COVER PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
4. REMOVE CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT ANCHOR BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
5. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
6. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH 
7. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY 
8. REMOVE NO. 1 DECK BOARD 
9. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
10. REMOVE SPARE WHEEL COVER ASSEMBLY 
11. REMOVE REAR DECK TRIM COVER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
12. REMOVE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK 
13. REMOVE REAR SEAT 3 POINT TYPE BELT ASSEMBLY OUTER RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
14. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK HINGE SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
15. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
16. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
17. REMOVE QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY 

    HINT:

    Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches.

    Fig 1: Applying Protective Tape To Outer Surface Of Vehicle Body

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    NOTE: When separating the quarter window glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle's paint or interior/exterior ornaments.
    1. From the interior, insert piano wires between the vehicle body and the quarter window glass as shown in the illustration.
    2. Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to all wire ends.
    3. Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the quarter window glass.
       NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the quarter window glass.
    4. Using suction cups, remove the quarter window glass.
       Fig 2: Inserting Piano Wires Between Vehicle Body And Quarter Window Glass

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18. CLEAN QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY 
    1. Clean the outer edges of the glass with white gasoline.
       Fig 3: Cleaning Outer Edges Of Glass With White Gasoline

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       NOTE:

       • Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it.
       • Be careful not to damage the glass.
       • Ever if using new glass, clean the glass with white gasoline.
19. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY 
    1. Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
       1. On the contact surface of the vehicle body, use a knife to cut away excess adhesive as shown in the illustration.

          HINT:

          Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.

          NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
       2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with cleaner.

          HINT:

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

          Fig 4: Removing Adhesive From Contact Surface Of Vehicle Body

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