PROCEDURE
PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER LH
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery negative (-) 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 SEAT ASSEMBLY
REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 2 PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Sunshade)
REMOVE CENTER ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH
REMOVE CENTER ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE AMPLIFIER ANTENNA ASSEMBLY
REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS
Note
As the stopper, bracket and harness are not supplied individually, be careful not to damage them when installing the back window glass.
| *A | 1-piece type |
| *B | 2-piece type |
| *1 | No. 1 Back Window Glass Stopper |
| *2 | No. 2 Back Window Glass Stopper |
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches.
Disconnect the connectors.
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.
Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.
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.
| *1 | Stopper |
| *2 | Piano Wire |
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.
Note
If the stopper is damaged, the back window glass assembly must be replaced. Be careful when performing the procedure.
REMOVE NO. 1 BACK WINDOW GLASS STOPPER
Remove the 2 No. 1 back window glass stoppers.