CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE
REMOVE REAR DOOR INSIDE SCUFF PLATE
REMOVE REAR SEAT OUTER TRACK BRACKET COVER LH (for LH Side)
REMOVE REAR SEAT OUTER TRACK BRACKET COVER RH (for RH Side)
REMOVE FRONT DECK SIDE TRIM COVER
REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH
REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK (for LH Side)
REMOVE ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)
REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)
REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK (for RH Side)
REMOVE ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)
REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)
REMOVE COOLER (NO. 2 ROOM TEMP. SENSOR) THERMISTOR (for LH Side)
REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side)
REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH (for RH Side)
DISCONNECT REAR NO. 2 SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY
REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH ASSEMBLY
REMOVE QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY
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Protective Tape |
Apply protective tape to the area around the installation position of the quarter window assembly on the vehicle body to prevent it from being scratched.
| *a | Piano Wire |
| *b | Clip |
Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and quarter window assembly from the interior.
Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects that can serve as handles.
Cut the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the quarter window assembly.
Note
When separating the quarter window assembly, be careful not to damage the paint or interior and exterior ornaments.
Using suction cups, disengage the 4 clips and remove the quarter window assembly.
Note
Be careful not to drop the quarter window assembly.
CLEAN VEHICLE BODY
Clean and shape the contact surfaces of the vehicle body.
| *a | Vehicle Body |
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Adhesive |
Using a knife, cut off any excess adhesive on the contact surfaces of the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
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Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
Tech Tips
Leave approximately 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) of adhesive on the vehicle body.
Clean the contact surfaces of the vehicle body with a piece of cloth saturated with non-residue solvent.
Tech Tips
Even if all of the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.