REAR WINDOW GLASS REMOVAL

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Warning

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

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1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

2.  Remove the following parts:

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

(2)  Rear seat cushion (See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  Tire house trim (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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

(5)  High-mount brake light (See HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(6)  Rear package trim (See REAR PACKAGE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(7)  Assist handle (rear) (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Remove the fastener and set the headliner aside to a position where it does not interfere with the piano wire.

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4.  Remove the glass antenna terminal cover in the direction of the arrows shown in the figure.

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5.  Disconnect the connectors in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2) shown in the figure.

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6.  Apply protective tape along the edge of the body.

Note

•  Overlap and adhere the protective tape to the corners to prevent damage.

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7.  Cut the tip of the piano wire diagonally to facilitate insertion of the piano wire through the sealant.

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8.  Pass the piano wire through from the cabin side.

Caution

•  Carefully pass the piano wire so as not to damage the body. If the piano wire contacts the body, the paint may be damaged.

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9.  Install the piano wire to the piano wire grip.

10.  Secure the piano wire on the outer side, and pull the wire on the cabin side in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to cut the sealant.

Note

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

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11.  When reaching the pin, pull the piano wire out to go around the pin, then pass the piano wire through from the cabin side again.

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12.  Secure one end of piano wire, and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant around the windshield.

13.  Pinch the pin from the inside of the vehicle and detach it.

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14.  Before removing the rear window glass from the body, mark the position of the glass by affixing tape to the glass and body panel. (When reusing rear window glass)

15.  Remove the rear window glass.

16.  If the pin is damaged, remove the pin.

Note

•  Before removing the pin from the rear window glass, place an alignment mark on the rear window glass.

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1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

2.  Remove the rear side spoiler. (See REAR SIDE SPOILER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Remove the rear wiper arm and blade. (See REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Remove the glass antenna terminal cover in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure. (With DAB antenna amplifier)

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5.  Disconnect the connectors in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2) shown in the figure.

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6.  Apply protective tape along the edge of the body.

Note

•  Overlap and adhere the protective tape to the corners to prevent damage.

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7.  Cut the tip of the piano wire diagonally to facilitate insertion of the piano wire through the sealant.

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8.  Pass the piano wire through from the cabin side.

Caution

•  Carefully pass the piano wire so as not to damage the body. If the piano wire contacts the body, the paint may be damaged.

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9.  Install the piano wire to the piano wire grip.

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

Note

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

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11.  When reaching the pin, pull the piano wire out to go around the pin, then pass the piano wire through from the cabin side again.

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12.  Secure one end of piano wire, and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant around the windshield.

13.  Pinch the pin from the inside of the vehicle and detach it.

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14.  Before removing the rear window glass from the body, mark the position of the glass by affixing tape to the glass and body panel. (When reusing rear window glass)

15.  Remove the rear window glass.

16.  If the pin is damaged, remove the pin.

Note

•  Before removing the pin from the rear window glass, place an alignment mark on the rear window glass.