ROOF WINDOW FIX GLASS(for Hatchback) REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF HOUSING ASSEMBLY

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2. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOF WINDOW GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY

   
   

   1. 

      Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to the area around the installation position of the No. 1 roof window glass sub-assembly on the vehicle body to prevent it from being scratched.

   2. Using a knife, cut off the upper roof window moulding as shown in the illustration.

      

      *1	Windshield Glass Sub-assembly	*2	Windshield Outside Moulding
      *3	Roof Window Glass	*4	Upper Roof Window Moulding
      *a	Cut	*b	Vehicle Body

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the roof window glass, windshield outside moulding and vehicle body.

   3. 

      *1	Windshield Outside Moulding Lip
      *2	Upper Roof Window Moulding
      *3	Roof Window Glass
      	Protective Tape

      Turn back the windshield outside moulding lip and hold it with protective tape.

   4. 

      *1	Roof Window Clip
      *a	Piano Wire

      Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and No. 1 roof window glass sub-assembly from the interior.

      Note

      Do not pull the piano wire in a vertical direction, but pull it in a horizontal direction.

   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 No. 1 roof window glass sub-assembly.

      Note

      When separating the No. 1 roof window glass sub-assembly, take care not to damage the paint or interior and exterior ornaments.

   7. 

      Using suction cups, disengage the 2 roof window clips and remove the No. 1 roof window glass sub-assembly.

      Note

      
      

      • To prevent the No. 1 roof window glass sub-assembly from falling when performing this operation, be sure to hold the No. 1 roof window glass sub-assembly using suction cups.

      • Be careful not to drop the No. 1 roof window glass sub-assembly.

      • Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the No. 1 roof window glass sub-assembly.

3. REMOVE WINDSHIELD HEADER PROTECTOR

   
   

   1. When reusing the roof window glass:

      
      
      1. 

         *A

         Back Side

         Using a scraper, remove the 2 windshield header protectors.

         Note

         
         

         • Be careful not to damage the roof window glass.

         • Be sure to replace the windshield header protectors with new ones.

4. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY

   
   
   1. 

      *a	Vehicle Body
      	Adhesive

      Clean and shape the contact surfaces of the vehicle body.

      Standard Dimension
      Area Dimension a 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) or more

      
      

      1. Using a knife, cut away any rough 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 non-residue solvent.

         Tech Tips

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