BACK DOOR GLASS REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE BACK DOOR OUTSIDE GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY

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2. REMOVE REAR SPOILER

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3. REMOVE POWER BACK DOOR SENSOR ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Power Back Door)

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4. REMOVE POWER BACK DOOR SENSOR ASSEMBLY RH (w/ Power Back Door)

   Tech Tips

   Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

5. REMOVE REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY

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6. REMOVE BACK DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY

   
   

   1. Disconnect each connector and disengage each clamp.

   2. 

      Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to the area around the installation position of the back door glass sub-assembly on the back door panel to prevent it from being scratched.

   3. 

      *a

      Matchmark

      Place matchmarks on the back door glass sub-assembly and back door panel at the locations indicated in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

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

   4. 

      *1	No. 1 Back Window Glass Spacer
      *2	No. 2 Back Window Glass Spacer
      *a	Piano Wire

      Pass a piano wire between the back door panel and back door glass sub-assembly from the interior.

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

   6. Cut the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the back door glass.

      Note

      
      

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

      • When cutting the adhesive, take care not to damage the connectors on the back door glass sub-assembly.

      • Do not pull the piano wire in a vertical direction, but pull it in a horizontal direction.

   7. 

      Using suction cups, disengage the No. 1 back window glass spacer and No. 2 back window glass spacer and remove the back door glass sub-assembly.

      Note

      
      

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

      • Be careful not to drop the back door glass sub-assembly.

      • Leave as much adhesive on the back door panel as possible when removing the back door glass sub-assembly.

7. REMOVE LOWER BACK WINDOW MOULDING

   
   

   1. When reusing the back door glass:

      
      
      1. 

         *A

         Back Side

         Using a scraper, remove the lower back window moulding.

         Note

         
         

         • Be careful not to damage the back door glass.

         • Be sure to replace the lower back window moulding with a new one.

8. REMOVE NO. 1 BACK WINDOW GLASS SPACER

   
   

   1. When reusing the back door glass:

      
      
      1. 

         *A

         Back Side

         Using a scraper, remove the No. 1 back window glass spacer.

         Note

         
         

         • Be careful not to damage the back door glass.

         • Be sure to replace the No. 1 back window glass spacer with a new one.

9. REMOVE NO. 2 BACK WINDOW GLASS SPACER

   Tech Tips

   Use the same procedure as for the No. 1 back window glass spacer.

10. REMOVE BACK DOOR GLASS SPACER

    
    

    1. When reusing the back door glass:

       
       
       1. 

          *A

          Back Side

          Using a scraper, remove the 4 back door glass spacers.

          Note

          
          

          • Be careful not to damage the back door glass.

          • Be sure to replace the back door glass spacers with new ones.

11. CLEAN BACK DOOR GLASS

    
    

    1. When reusing the back door glass:

       
       

       1. 

          Using a scraper, remove any remaining adhesive residue from the back door glass.

          Note

          Be careful not to damage the back door glass.

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

          Note

          
          

          • Do not touch the back door glass surface after cleaning it.

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

12. CLEAN BACK DOOR PANEL

    
    

    1. Clean and shape the contact surfaces of the back door panel.

       
       
       1. 

          *a	Back Door Panel
          	Adhesive

          Using a knife, cut off any excess adhesive on the contact surfaces of the back door panel as shown in the illustration.

          Standard Dimension
          Area Dimension a 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) or more

          Note

          Be careful not to damage the back door panel.

          Tech Tips

          Leave as much adhesive on the back door panel as possible.

       2. Clean the contact surfaces of the back door panel with a piece of cloth saturated with non-residue solvent.

          Tech Tips

          Even if all of the adhesive has been removed, clean the back door panel.