Quarter Window Glass: Removal

HINT:

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

1. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY 
2. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
3. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
5. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY 
6. REMOVE NO. 1 DECK BOARD (See  REMOVAL  ) 
7. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR BOARD (See  REMOVAL  ) 
8. REMOVE BACK DOOR SCUFF PLATE (See  REMOVAL  ) 
9. REMOVE FRONT SEAT BELT ANCHOR COVER CAP 
10. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
11. REMOVE REAR SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
12. REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK 
13. REMOVE NO. 1 SIDE TRIM ASSEMBLY LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
14. REMOVE ROPE HOOK 
15. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
16. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
17. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER LOWER LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
18. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
19. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
20. REMOVE COAT HOOK (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
21. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY 
    1. Slightly lower the rear section of the roof headlining so that the quarter window glass can be removed (see INSTALLATION ).

       HINT:

       It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining.

22. REMOVE QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in the illustration.
       NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body with the knife.
    2. Remove the remaining moulding.

       HINT:

       Make a partial cut in the moulding. Then, pull and remove it by hand.

       Fig 1: Identifying Moulding Cutting Dimensions

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    3. Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches.
    4. From the interior, insert piano wire between the vehicle body and the quarter window glass as shown in the illustration.
    5. Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to all wire ends.
       NOTE: When separating the quarter window glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle's paint or interior/exterior ornaments.
    6. 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.
    7. Using a suction cup, remove the quarter window glass.
       Fig 2: Applying Protective Tape To Outer Surface Of Vehicle Body

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23. 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.
       Fig 3: Cutting Adhesive
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       2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with cleaner.

          HINT:

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