BACK DOOR GLASS REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE UPPER BACK WINDOW PANEL TRIM


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      Disengage the 4 clips and 4 claws, and remove the upper back window panel trim.

  2. REMOVE BACK DOOR PANEL TRIM ASSEMBLY


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      Disengage the 16 clips and remove the back door panel trim assembly.

  3. DISCONNECT POWER BACK DOOR ROD (w/ Power Back Door)


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      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, remove the stop ring along the groove.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Release the ball joint and disengage the power back door rod.

  4. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER LH (w/o Power Back Door)


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      Disengage the 2 clips and remove the back door trim cover LH.

  5. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER LH (w/ Power Back Door)


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      Disengage the 2 clips and remove the back door trim cover LH.

  6. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER RH


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      Disengage the 2 clips and remove the back door trim cover RH.

  7. REMOVE REAR SPOILER ASSEMBLY

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  8. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY

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  9. REMOVE BACK DOOR GLASS


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      Disconnect the 3 connectors.

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      *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.

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      *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.

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

    5. 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.

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      *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.

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      Using suction cups, disengage the 2 clips and remove the back door glass.

  10. REMOVE BACK DOOR GLASS SPACER


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      Remove the 4 back door glass spacers.

  11. REMOVE NO. 2 BACK WINDOW GLASS SPACER


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      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.

  12. REMOVE NO. 1 BACK WINDOW GLASS SPACER

    Tech Tips

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

  13. CLEAN BACK DOOR GLASS


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      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.

  14. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY


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      *1 Adhesive
      *2 Vehicle Body

      Using a scraper, remove the moulding and adhesive from the back door glass.

    2. 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.