BACK WINDOW GLASS REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips

When removing the moulding, heat the vehicle body and moulding using a heat light.

Heating temperature
Item Temperature
Vehicle Body 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
Moulding 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

Note

Do not heat the vehicle body and moulding excessively.

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the engine 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.

  2. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH

    Click here

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  4. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY


    1. for Power Seat:

      Remove the rear seat Click here.

    2. for Ottoman:

      Remove the rear seat Click here.

    3. for Fixed Seat Type:

      Remove the rear seat Click here.

  5. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH


    1. for Standard Body:

      Remove the rear door scuff plate Click here.

    2. for Long Body:

      Remove the rear door scuff plate Click here.

  6. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH


    1. for Standard Body:

      Remove the rear door scuff plate Click here.

    2. for Long Body:

      Remove the rear door scuff plate Click here.

  7. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH

    Click here

  8. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH RH

    Click here

  9. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER LH

    Click here

  10. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER RH

    Click here

  11. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  12. REMOVE NO. 2 PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  13. REMOVE ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Seat Entertainment System)

    Click here

  14. REMOVE SPOT LIGHT ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  15. REMOVE REAR VANITY LIGHT ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  16. REMOVE COAT HOOK

    Click here

  17. REMOVE ROOF SIDE REGISTER BEZEL LH (w/ Rear Cooler)

    Click here

  18. REMOVE ROOF SIDE REGISTER BEZEL RH (w/ Rear Cooler)

    Click here

  19. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  20. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY


    1. for Standard Body:

      Tech Tips

      It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining. Slightly lower the rear section of the roof headlining Click here so that the back window glass can be removed in a later step.

    2. for Long Body:

      Tech Tips

      It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining. Slightly lower the rear section of the roof headlining Click here so that the back window glass can be removed in a later step.

  21. REMOVE AMPLIFIER ANTENNA ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  22. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH

    Click here

  23. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedures described for the No. 2 clip.

  24. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING CENTER LH

    Click here

  25. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING CENTER RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  26. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP

    Click here

  27. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedures described for the No. 2 windshield outside moulding clip.

  28. REMOVE ROOF NO. 2 DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING CLIP

    Click here

  29. REMOVE NO. 3 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP

    Click here

  30. REMOVE ROOF NO. 1 DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING CLIP

    Click here

  31. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  32. REMOVE ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  33. REMOVE ROPE HOOK

    Click here

  34. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD LH

    Click here

  35. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD RH

    Click here

  36. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT NO. 1 LIGHT ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  37. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT NO. 2 TRIM HOOK (w/ Rear Cooler)

    Click here

  38. REMOVE FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER

    Click here

  39. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE

    Click here

  40. REMOVE BACK WINDOW MOULDING OUTSIDE LOWER


    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws, 4 fasteners and double-sided tape (3 areas). Slide the moulding toward the front of the vehicle along the back window glass to detach the clip. Then remove the moulding.

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

      • Do not lift the moulding or slide it toward the rear of the vehicle when detaching the clip.

      • The moulding is a non-reusable part.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

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  41. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  42. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER ASSEMBLY RH

    Click here

  43. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  44. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  45. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR HINGE COVER LH

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    *1 Doudle-sided Tape

    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the double-sided tape (2 areas) and 2 clips. Then remove the hinge cover.

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

      • The hinge cover is a non-reusable part.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  46. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR HINGE COVER RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  47. REMOVE NO. 2 CENTER STOP LIGHT COVER

    Click here

  48. REMOVE CENTER STOP LIGHT COVER

    Click here

  49. REMOVE CENTER STOP LIGHT CLIP

    Click here

  50. REMOVE CENTER STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  51. REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS

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    *1 Wire Harness
    *2 Stopper
    *3 Bracket

    Note

    As the stopper, bracket and harness are not supplied individually, be careful not to damage them when installing the back window glass.


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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 window glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle's paint or interior/exterior ornaments.

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      From the interior, insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and back window glass as shown in the illustration.

      Note


      • If the stopper is damaged, the back window glass assembly must be replaced. Be careful when performing the procedure.

      • Make sure not to deform the upper brackets.

      • Make sure not to damage the wire harness.

    3. Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.

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      *1 Matchmark

      Place matchmarks over the glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Matchmarks do not need to be placed if the glass is not going to be reused.

    5. 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.

    6. Using suction cups, remove the back window glass.

      Note

      If the stopper is damaged, the back window glass assembly must be replaced. Be careful when performing the procedure.

  52. CLEAN BACK WINDOW GLASS

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    1. Clean the outer edge of the back window glass with a non-residue solvent.

      Note


      • Do not touch the back window glass surface after cleaning it.

      • Be careful not to damage the glass.

      • Even if using new back window glass, clean the back window glass with a non-residue solvent.

  53. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY

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    *1 Adhesive
    *2 Vehicle Body

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

    2. Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.


      1. 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.

      2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with cleaner.

        Tech Tips

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