BACK DOOR GLASS REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR SPOILER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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2. REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH LH

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3. REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH RH

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4. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD ASSEMBLY

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5. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Wiper)

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6. REMOVE BACK DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY

   
   

   1. 

      Disengage the 4 clamps.

   2. Disconnect each connector.

   3. 

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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 sub-assembly from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the paint or interior and exterior ornaments.

   4. 

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      *1	Piano Wire

      Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and back door glass sub-assembly from the interior as shown in the illustration.

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

   6. Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the back door glass sub-assembly.

      Note

      Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the back door glass sub-assembly.

   7. 

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      *1

      Matchmark

      Place matchmarks on the back door glass sub-assembly 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.

   8. 

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

7. REMOVE NO. 1 BACK WINDOW GLASS SPACER

   
   

   1. When reusing the back door glass sub-assembly:

      
      
      1. 

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         *A

         Back Side

         Using a scraper, remove the No. 1 back window glass spacer.

         Note

         
         

         • Be careful not to damage the back door glass sub-assembly.

         • Be sure to replace the No. 1 window glass spacer with a new one.

8. REMOVE NO. 2 BACK WINDOW GLASS SPACER

   Tech Tips

   Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

9. REMOVE BACK WINDOW LOWER MOULDING

   
   

   1. When reusing the back door glass sub-assembly:

      
      
      1. 

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         *A

         Back Side

         Using a scraper, remove the back window lower moulding.

         Note

         
         

         • Be careful not to damage the back door glass sub-assembly.

         • Be sure to replace the back window lower moulding with a new one.

10. REMOVE BACK WINDOW OUTSIDE MOULDING LH

    
    

    1. When reusing the back door glass sub-assembly:

       
       
       1. 

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          Back Side

          Using a scraper, remove the back window outside moulding LH.

          Note

          
          

          • Be careful not to damage the back door glass sub-assembly.

          • Be sure to replace the back window outside moulding LH with a new one.

11. REMOVE BACK WINDOW OUTSIDE MOULDING RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

12. REMOVE BACK DOOR GLASS ADHESIVE DAM

    
    

    1. When reusing the back door glass sub-assembly:

       
       
       1. 

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          Back Side

          Using a scraper, remove the 4 back door glass adhesive dams.

          Note

          
          

          • Be careful not to damage the back door glass sub-assembly.

          • Be sure to replace the back door glass adhesive dam with a new one.

13. CLEAN BACK DOOR GLASS

    
    

    1. 

       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

    
    
    1. 

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       *1	Adhesive
       *2	Body

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

    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.