REMOVE UPPER BACK WINDOW PANEL TRIM
Disengage the 4 clips and 4 claws, and remove the upper back window panel trim.
REMOVE BACK DOOR PANEL TRIM ASSEMBLY
Disengage the 16 clips and remove the back door panel trim assembly.
DISCONNECT POWER BACK DOOR ROD (w/ Power Back Door)
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Using a screwdriver, remove the stop ring along the groove.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Release the ball joint and disengage the power back door rod.
REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER LH (w/o Power Back Door)
Disengage the 2 clips and remove the back door trim cover LH.
REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER LH (w/ Power Back Door)
Disengage the 2 clips and remove the back door trim cover LH.
REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER RH
Disengage the 2 clips and remove the back door trim cover RH.
REMOVE REAR SPOILER ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY
REMOVE BACK DOOR GLASS
Disconnect the 3 connectors.
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches.
Note
When separating the back door glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the paint or interior and exterior ornaments.
| *1 | Piano Wire |
Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and back door glass from the interior, as shown in the illustration.
Tech Tips
Do not allow the piano wire to interfere with the clips.
Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects that can serve as handles.
Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the back door glass.
Note
Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the back door glass.
| *1 | Matchmark |
Place matchmarks on the back door glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.
Tech Tips
Matchmarks are not necessary if the back door glass is not going to be reused.
Using suction cups, disengage the 2 clips and remove the back door glass.
REMOVE BACK DOOR GLASS SPACER
Remove the 4 back door glass spacers.
REMOVE NO. 2 BACK WINDOW GLASS SPACER
Using a scraper, remove the No. 2 back window glass spacer.
Note
Be careful not to damage the back door glass.
Be sure to replace the No. 2 back window glass spacer with a new one.
REMOVE NO. 1 BACK WINDOW GLASS SPACER
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
CLEAN BACK DOOR GLASS
Clean the outer edge of the back door glass with a non-residue solvent.
Note
Do not touch the back door glass surface after cleaning it.
Be careful not to damage the glass.
Even if using a new back door glass, clean the back door glass with a non-residue solvent.
CLEAN VEHICLE BODY
| *1 | Adhesive |
| *2 | Vehicle Body |
Using a scraper, remove the moulding and adhesive from the back door glass.
Clean and shape the contact surfaces of the vehicle body.
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.
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.