REAR WINDOW GLASS REMOVAL

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4SD, 5HB

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Sunroof seaming welt (vehicles with sunroof only)

(2)  Rear wiper arm and blade (5HB)(See REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  A-pillar trims (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)  Upper anchor of the front seat belt (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5)  Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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

(7)  B-pillar lower trims (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(8)  B-pillar upper trims (See B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(9)  Rear side seat back (See REAR SIDE SEAT BACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(10)  Tire house trims (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(11)  C-pillar trims (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Remove the fasteners.

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4.  Set the headliner out of the way.

5.  Disconnect the filament connector.

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

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Note

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

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

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Warning

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

Note

•  Before removing the rear window glass from the body, mark the position of the glass by affixing tape to the glass and body panel.

8.  Wind each end of piano wire around a bar.

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.

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

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

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11.  Remove the rear window glass.

Wagon

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Rear wiper arm and blade (See REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2)  Liftgate upper trim (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  Liftgate side trim (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)

(4)  Liftgate lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5)  Rear wiper motor (See REAR WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(6)  Rear spoiler (See REAR SPOILER REMOVAL.)(See REAR SPOILER INSTALLATION.)

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

3.  Disconnect the filament connector.

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

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Note

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

5.  Insert the piano wire, which has been cut to sufficient length from inside the vehicle.

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Warning

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

Note

•  Before removing the rear window glass from the body, mark the position of the glass by affixing tape to the glass and body panel.

6.  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.

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

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

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9.  Remove the rear window glass.