QUARTER WINDOW GLASS REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

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  2. REMOVE QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY


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      B004057 Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape around the rear roof side rail garnish LH as shown in the illustration.

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      for LH side:


      1. Remove the bolt.

      2. Disengage the clamp and disconnect the wire harness.

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      for RH side:


      1. Remove the bolt.

      2. Disengage the 2 clamps and disconnect the wire harness.

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      B004057 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.

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      *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.

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

    7. 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.

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      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.

  3. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY


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      *a Vehicle Body
      B004057 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 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 approximately 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) of adhesive on the vehicle body.

    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.