FRONT SIDE FIX WINDOW GLASS REMOVAL

Tech Tips


  • The front side fix window assembly can be reused. When installing the window, if any of the clips on the front side fix window assembly are broken, butyl tape can be used to support the glass until the applied adhesive hardens.

  • When using butyl tape to temporarily secure the window, make sure that the butyl tape is not applied exactly at the original clip location. If the butyl tape is applied exactly at the clip location, it will cause the window to protrude.

  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP


    1. Remove the front part of the front door opening trim weatherstrip to the extent that allows removal of the front pillar garnish.

  2. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH


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      Pull the upper part of the garnish toward the inside of the cabin and disengage the 2 clips.

      Tech Tips

      Make the front pillar garnish LH hang down from the front pillar garnish clip.

    2. Turn the end of the front pillar garnish clip 90° with needle-nosed pliers and remove it from the front pillar garnish LH.

      Note


      • Front pillar garnish clips are reusable if they are not removed from the vehicle and have no damage.

      • Replace the front pillar garnish clips with new ones if they are removed from the vehicle.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the needle-nosed pliers tip before use.

    3. Disengage the 3 guides and remove the front pillar garnish LH.

  3. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH CORNER PIECE (for 6 Speakers)


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      Disengage the 3 claws and remove the front pillar garnish corner piece LH.

  4. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH CORNER PIECE (for 13 Speakers)


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      Disengage the 3 claws.

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      Disengage the clamp.

    3. Disconnect the connector and remove the front pillar garnish corner piece LH.

  5. REMOVE FRONT SIDE FIX WINDOW ASSEMBLY


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      *1 Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to the installation position of the front side fix window assembly on the vehicle body.

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      *1 Matchmark

      Place matchmarks on the front side fix window assembly and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Matchmarks are not necessary if the front side fix window assembly is not going to be reused.

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      Pass a piano wire between the interior vehicle body and glass from the interior as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Do not allow the piano wire to interfere with the clips.

    4. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects that can serve as handles.

      Note

      When separating the front side fix window assembly from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the paint or interior and exterior ornaments.

    5. Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the front side fix window assembly.

      Note

      Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when cutting through the adhesive.

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      Disengage the 3 clips.

    7. Using suction cups, remove the glass.

      Note

      Be careful not to drop the glass.

  6. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY


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      *1 Adhesive
      *2 Vehicle Body

      Clean and shape the contact surfaces of the vehicle body.


      1. Using a knife, cut away excess adhesive on the contact surfaces of the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.

        Note

        Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

        Tech Tips

        Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.

    2. Clean the contact surfaces of the vehicle body with a piece of cloth saturated with cleaner.

      Tech Tips

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