PROCEDURE
PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE REAR BENCH TYPE SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
REMOVE INNER ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH
REMOVE INNER ROOF SIDE GARNISH RH
REMOVE NO. 1 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE REAR ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY RH
REMOVE SUNSHADE TRIM HOLDER
REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
Partially remove the roof headlining.
Tech Tips
It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining. Slightly lower the rear section of the roof headlining so that the back window glass can be removed in a later step.
Refer to the following procedure Click here.
REMOVE NO. 1 BACK WINDOW MOULDING
| *1 | Cut |
| *2 | Body |
| *3 | Moulding |
| *4 | Back Window Glass |
Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in the illustration.
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
Pull the shaded area shown in the illustration by the hand to remove the No. 1 back window moulding.
Tech Tips
Make a partial cut in the moulding. Then pull and remove it by hand.
REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches.
Note
When separating the back window glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle paint or interior/exterior ornaments.
Disconnect the connectors.
| *1 | Wooden Block |
| *2 | Plastic Sheet |
| *3 | Piano Wire |
| *4 | Stopper |
From the interior, insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and back window glass as shown in the illustration.
Note
Make sure not to damage the wire harness.
To prevent the scratches when removing the glass, place a plastic sheet under the piano wire.
Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.
| *1 | Matchmark |
Place matchmarks on the glass and vehicle body at the locations indicated in the illustration.
Tech Tips
Matchmarks do not need to be placed if the glass is not going to be reused.
Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the back window glass.
Note
Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the back window glass.
Using suction cups, remove the back window glass.
REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM
Using a scraper, remove the dam.
Note
Be careful not to damage the back window glass.
REMOVE NO. 1 BACK WINDOW GLASS STOPPER
Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 1 back window glass stoppers.
Note
Be careful not to damage the back window glass.
REMOVE NO. 2 BACK WINDOW GLASS STOPPER
Remove the 2 No. 2 back window glass stoppers.
| *1 | 1-piece type | *3 | No. 1 |
| *2 | 2-piece type | *4 | No. 2 |
Tech Tips
Depending on vehicles, a 1-piece or 2-piece type stopper is used.
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.
Tech Tips
Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with cleaner.
Tech Tips
Even if all the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.