QUARTER WINDOW GLASS REMOVAL

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1.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Trunk box (See TRUNK BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2)  Seat side box (See SEAT SIDE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)  Third-row seat (See THIRD-ROW SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5)  Third-row seat belt lower anchor installation bolt (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(6)  Rear scuff plate inner (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(7)  Trunk side trim (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(8)  Second-row seat belt upper anchor installation bolt (See SECOND-ROW SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(9)  Roof side trim (See ROOF SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(10)  C-pillar trim (See D-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(11)  Third-row seat belt upper anchor installation bolt (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(12)  D-pillar trim (See D-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Set the headliner out of the way.

3.  Apply protective tape along the edge of the body and the quarter window glass.

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Not Reusing Quarter Window Glass

Note

•  For the areas of the sealant that are difficult to cut, use the piano wire and follow the procedure under “Reusing Quarter Window Glass”.

1.  Cut out the sealant all around the glass from inside the vehicle using a sealant remover.

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Warning

•  Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a razor.

2.  Remove the quarter window glass.

Reusing Quarter Window Glass

Warning

•  Using the piano wire with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using the piano wire.

1.  Avoiding the pin on the inside of the vehicle, insert the piano wire which has been cut to sufficient length.

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2.  Wind each end of the piano wire around a bar.

Note

•  Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length of the piano wire to prevent it from breaking due to localized heating.

3.  Secure one end of the piano wire, and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant around the quarter window glass.

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4.  Pull the quarter window glass outward and detach the pins from the body.

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5.  If a pin or spacer is damaged, remove it.

Note

•  Before removing the pins or spacers from the quarter window glass, place alignment marks on the quarter window glass.