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

       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

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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: Identifying Piano Wire Between Vehicle Body And Quarter Window Glass

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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.

          Fig 3: Identifying Adhesive Applying Area

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          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.