CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
REMOVE REAR BENCH TYPE SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover)
REMOVE ROOM PARTITION NET ASSEMBLY (w/ Partition Net)
REMOVE LOWER DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD LH (w/ Partition Board)
REMOVE LOWER DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD RH (w/ Partition Board)
REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY
REMOVE DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX
REMOVE FLOOR SIDE RAIL LH (w/ Deck Rail)
REMOVE NO. 2 DECK SIDE TRIM COVER (w/o Deck Rail)
REMOVE NO. 6 DECK SIDE TRIM COVER (w/o Deck Rail)
REMOVE ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY (w/o Deck Rail)
REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX LH
REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE
REMOVE FRONT DECK FLOOR BOX
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
Tech Tips
Partially remove the rear door opening trim weatherstrip LH so that the deck trim side panel can be removed Click here.
REMOVE BACK DOOR WEATHERSTRIP
Tech Tips
Partially remove the back door weatherstrip so that the deck trim side panel can be removed Click here.
REMOVE INNER ROOF SIDE GARNISH CAP LH
REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE INNER ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH
REMOVE QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY LH
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Tech Tips
Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches.
Note
When separating the quarter window glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle paint or interior/exterior ornaments.
Disconnect the connectors.
Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in the illustration.
| *1 | Cut |
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
| *1 | Piano Wire |
From the interior, insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and quarter window glass as shown in the illustration.
Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.
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.
Using suction cups, remove the quarter window glass.
CLEAN VEHICLE BODY
| *1 | Adhesive |
| *2 | Vehicle Body |
Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
On the contact surface of the vehicle body, use a knife to cut away excess adhesive 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 surface of the vehicle body with cleaner.