FRONT SIDE FIX WINDOW GLASS REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP


    1. Remove the front part of the front door opening trim weatherstrip to the extent that allows removal of the front pillar garnish.

  2. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH

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  3. REMOVE LOWER FRONT PILLAR GARNISH

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  4. REMOVE FRONT SIDE FIX WINDOW ASSEMBLY


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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.

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      *1 Piano Wire

      Pass a piano wire between the interior vehicle body and glass from the interior as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Do not allow the piano wire to interfere with the clips.

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

      Note

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

    4. Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the front side fix window assembly.

      Note

      Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when cutting through the adhesive.

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      Disengage the 3 clips.

    6. Using suction cups, remove the glass.

      Note

      Be careful not to drop the glass.

  5. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY


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      *1 Adhesive
      *2 Vehicle Body

      Clean and shape the contact surfaces of the vehicle body.


      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 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 cleaner.

      Tech Tips

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