Removal (to 12/2010)

WINDSHIELD / WINDOW GLASS: BACK WINDOW GLASS: REMOVAL

HINT
However, only installation procedures requiring additional information are included.

1. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

2. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

3. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH ASSEMBLY INNER LH Removal (to 12/2010)

4. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH ASSEMBLY INNER RH Removal (to 12/2010)

5. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY Removal (to 12/2010)

6. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY

7. REMOVE REAR ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY Removal (to 12/2010)

8. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY Removal (to 12/2010)

9. REMOVE BACK WINDOW MOULDING OUTSIDE UPPER

(a) Using a knife, cut off the moulding, as shown in the illustration.





NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body with the knife.

(b) Remove the remaining moulding.

HINT
Partially cut the moulding. Then pull and remove it by hand.

10. REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS

(a) From the interior, insert piano wires between the vehicle body and glass as shown in the illustration.





(b) Tie wooden blocks or other objects that can serve as handles to all wire ends.

HINT
Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent its surface from being scratched.

NOTICE:
When separating the glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle's paint or interior/exterior ornaments.

(c) Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.





(d) Disengage the stoppers.





HINT
In some cases, both 1-piece type and 2-piece type stoppers are installed in the same vehicle.

(e) Using a suction cup, remove the glass.

NOTICE:
Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the glass.

11. CLEAN BACK WINDOW GLASS

(a) Using a scraper, remove the damaged stoppers the demand any adhesive remaining on the glass.





(b) Clean the outer circumference of the glass with white gasoline.

NOTICE:
* Do not tough the glass after cleaning it.
* Even if using new glass, clean the glass with white gasoline.

12. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY

(a) Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.





(1) Using a knife, cut away any rough adhesive on the contact surface of the vehicle body to ensure a proper fit.

NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

HINT
Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.

(2) Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with a piece of a shop rag or piece of cloth saturated with cleaner.

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