BACK WINDOW GLASS(for Sedan) REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING

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2. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY

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3. REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS

   1. Disconnect each connector.

   2. 

      Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to the area around the installation position of the back window glass on the vehicle body to prevent it from being scratched.

   3. 

      *a

      Matchmark

      Place matchmarks on the back window glass and vehicle body at the locations indicated in the illustration.

      Tip:

      Matchmarks are not necessary if the back window glass is not going to be reused.

   4. 

      *1	Back Window Glass Stopper
      *a	Piano Wire

      Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and back window glass from the interior.

   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 back window glass.

      Note:

      • When separating the back window glass, take care not to damage the paint or interior and exterior ornaments.

      • When cutting off the adhesive, take care not to damage the connectors on the back window glass.

   7. Disconnect the back window glass stoppers.

      

      *A	for 1-piece Type	*B	for 2-piece Type
      *1	No. 1 Back Window Glass Stopper	*2	No. 2 Back Window Glass Stopper

      Note:

      • The No. 1 back window glass stoppers and No. 2 back window glass stoppers are installed on the back window glass as shown in the illustration. Be careful not to damage the back window glass when cutting off the adhesive.

      • To prevent the back window glass from falling when performing this operation, be sure to hold the back window glass using suction cups.

      Tip:

      Depending on the vehicle, either 1-piece type or 2-piece type stoppers may be present.

   8. Using suction cups, remove the back window glass.

      Note:

      • Be careful not to drop the back window glass.

      • Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the back window glass.

4. REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM

   1. When reusing the back window glass:

      1. 

         *A

         Back Side

         Using a scraper, remove the back window glass adhesive dam from the back side of the back window glass.

         Note:

         • Be careful not to damage the back window glass.

         • Be sure to replace the back window glass adhesive dam with a new one.

5. REMOVE NO. 1 BACK WINDOW GLASS STOPPER (for 1-piece Type)

   1. When reusing the back window glass:

      1. 

         *A

         Back Side

         Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 1 back window glass stoppers from the back side of the back window glass.

         Note:

         • Be careful not to damage the back window glass.

         • Be sure to replace the 1-piece type No. 1 back window glass stoppers with new 2-piece type No. 1 and No. 2 back window glass stoppers.

6. REMOVE NO. 2 BACK WINDOW GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type)

   1. When reusing the back window glass:

      1. 

         *A

         Back Side

         Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 2 back window glass stoppers from the back side of the back window glass.

         Note:

         • Be careful not to damage the back window glass.

         • Be sure to replace the No. 2 back window glass stoppers with new ones.

7. REMOVE NO. 1 BACK WINDOW GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type)

   1. 

      Remove the 2 No. 1 back window glass stoppers.

      Note:

      Be sure to replace the No. 1 back window glass stoppers with new ones.

8. CLEAN BACK WINDOW GLASS

   1. Using a scraper, remove any remaining adhesive dam and adhesive residue from the back window glass.

      Note:

      Be careful not to damage the back window glass.

   2. 

      Clean the outer circumference of the back window glass with a non-residue solvent.

      Note:

      • Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it.

      • Be careful not to damage the back window glass.

      • Even if using a new back window glass, clean it with a non-residue solvent.

9. 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.)

      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.

         Tip:

         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.

         Tip:

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