FRONT SIDE FIX WINDOW GLASS REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

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2. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (w/o Curtain Shield Airbag)

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3. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (w/ Curtain Shield Airbag)

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4. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH CORNER PIECE LH

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5. REMOVE FRONT SIDE FIX WINDOW ASSEMBLY LH

   

   Note

   The front side fix window assembly can be reused. If any clip of the front side fix window assembly is broken, use butyl tape to support the glass until the applied adhesive hardens when reinstalling the front side fix window assembly.

   
   

   1. 

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      *1	Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to the installation position of the front side fix window assembly on the vehicle body.

   2. 

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      Matchmark

      Place matchmarks on the front side fix window assembly and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Matchmarks are not necessary if the front side fix window assembly is not going to be reused.

   3. 

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      *1	Clip
      *2	Piano Wire

      From the interior, inset piano wires between the vehicle body and the front side fix window glass, as shown in the illustration.

   4. Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to all wire ends.

      Note

      When separating the front side fix window assembly from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the paint or interior and exterior ornaments.

   5. Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the front side fix window glass.

      Note

      Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the front side fix window glass.

   6. Using a suction cup, remove the front side fix window glass.

      Note

      Be careful not to drop the glass.

   7. 

      Disengage the 3 clips.