CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides.
The procedure described below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/ Deck Board)
REMOVE REAR FLOOR MAT ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX (w/ Deck Floor Box)
REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX LH (w/ Deck Floor Box)
REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/ Package Tray Trim)
REMOVE REAR DECK TRIM COVER
REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
REMOVE REAR SEATBACK HINGE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH
REMOVE NO. 2 DECK SIDE TRIM HOOK
REMOVE LOWER DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD LH (w/ Deck Board)
REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY
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Protective Tape |
Apply protective tape to the area around the installation position of the quarter window assembly on the vehicle body to prevent it from being scratched.
| *1 | Clip |
| *a | Piano Wire |
Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and quarter window assembly from the interior.
Note
Do not pull the piano wire in a vertical direction, but pull it in a horizontal direction.
Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects that can serve as handles.
Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the quarter window assembly.
Note
When separating the quarter window assembly, be careful not to damage the paint or interior and exterior ornaments.
Using suction cups, disengage the 3 clips and remove the quarter window assembly.
Note
Be careful not to drop the quarter window assembly.
Be sure to replace the quarter window assembly with a new one.
CLEAN VEHICLE BODY
| *a | Vehicle Body |
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Adhesive |
Clean and shape the contact surfaces of the vehicle body.
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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.
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.