Quarter Window Glass: Removal

HINT:

Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart.

REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE DECK BOARD NO. 2
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRAY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX REAR (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY
REMOVE DECK TRIM COVER REAR (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE REAR DOOR WEATHERSTRIP LH
REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY LH
1. Using a knife, cut off the molding as shown in the illustration.
  NOTE: Do not damage the vehicle body with the knife.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Molding Cutting Area
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2. From the interior, insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass.
3. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
  HINT:
  
  Apply protective tape to the outer surface to keep it from being scratched.
  
  NOTE: When separating the glass, take care not to damage the paint and interior/exterior ornaments.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Clip Location
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4. Cut the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.
5. Disengage the spacers and clips.
6. Using a suction cup, remove the quarter window assembly LH.
  NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the glass.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Piano Wire Around Glass
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CLEAN QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY LH
1. Using a scraper, remove the damaged clips and adhesive sticking to the glass.
2. Clean the outer edge of the glass with white gasoline.
  NOTE: Do not touch the glass after cleaning it.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Adhesive
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