ROOF WINDOW FIX GLASS REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE SUNSHADE HOUSING ASSEMBLY

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2. REMOVE ROOF WINDOW UPPER MOULDING

   
   

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      *1	Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches.

   2. 

      Pull back the ends of the roof window upper moulding and remove the roof window upper moulding by pulling the ends in the direction of the arrows as shown in the illustration.

3. REMOVE ROOF WINDOW GLASS

   
   

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      *1	Piano Wire

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

      Tech Tips

      Ensure not to interfere with the clips and pins when passing the piano wire.

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

      Note

      When separating the roof window glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the paint or interior and exterior ornaments.

   3. Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the roof window glass.

      Note

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

   4. 

      Using suction cups, disengage the 4 clips and 2 pins, and remove the roof window glass.

4. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOF WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM

   
   

   1. When reusing the roof window glass:

      
      
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         *A

         Back Side

         Using a scraper, remove the No. 1 roof window glass adhesive dam.

         Note

         
         

         • Be careful not to damage the roof window glass.

         • Be sure to replace the No. 1 roof window glass adhesive dam with a new one.

5. CLEAN ROOF WINDOW GLASS

   
   

   1. Using a scraper, remove the adhesive tape and adhesive sticking to the roof window glass.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the roof window glass.

   2. Clean the outer circumference of the roof window glass with isopropyl alcohol.

      Note

      
      

      • Do not touch the roof window glass surface after cleaning it.

      • Even if using a new roof window glass, clean the roof window glass with isopropyl alcohol.

6. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY

   
   
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      *1	Adhesive
      *2	Vehicle Body

      Using a scraper, remove the adhesive from the roof window glass.

   2. 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.