QUARTER WINDOW GLASS REMOVAL

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1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].) (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (WITHOUT i-stop)].) (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].)

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)  Rear seat belt lower anchor installation bolt (See REAR SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)  Trunk covering (See TRUNK COVERING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5)  Trunk board (See TRUNK BOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(6)  Trunk side pocket (See TRUNK SIDE POCKET REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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

(8)  Trunk side upper trim (See TRUNK SIDE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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

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

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

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Warning

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

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

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5.  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.

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