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 REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
2. REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK FRAME LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
3. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 
4. REMOVE BACK DOOR WEATHERSTRIP 
5. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY 
6. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD 
7. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD 
8. REMOVE REAR NO. 4 FLOOR BOARD 
9. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX 
10. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX LH 
11. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR BOARD (See  REMOVAL  ) 
12. REMOVE REAR DECK TRIM COVER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
13. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
14. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
15. REMOVE QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches.
       NOTE: When removing the quarter window glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle's paint or interior/exterior ornaments.
       Fig 1: Applying Protective Tape To Outer Surface Of Vehicle Body

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    2. Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in Fig 2.
       NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body with the knife.
       Fig 2: Cutting Moulding

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    3. Remove the remaining moulding.

       HINT:

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

    4. From the interior, insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and the quarter window glass as shown in Fig 3.
       Fig 3: Inserting Piano Wire Between Vehicle Body And Quarter Window Glass

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    5. Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.
    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 suction cups, remove the quarter window glass.
16. 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 Fig 4.
          Fig 4: Removing Adhesive

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          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.