Removal
WINDOW / GLASS: BACK DOOR GLASS: REMOVAL
1. REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS CHANNEL LH Disassembly
2. REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS CHANNEL RH Disassembly
3. REMOVE BACK DOOR CENTER GARNISH Disassembly
4. REMOVE REAR SPOILER ASSEMBLY Removal
5. REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH LH Disassembly
6. REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH RH Disassembly
7. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD ASSEMBLY Disassembly
8. REMOVE REAR WIPER ARM HEAD CAP Removal
9. REMOVE REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY Removal
10. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR GROMMET Removal
11. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY Removal
12. REMOVE BACK DOOR GLASS
(a) Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches.
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NOTICE:
When separating the back door glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the paint or interior and exterior ornaments.
(b) Place matchmarks on the back door glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.
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HINT
Matchmarks are not necessary if the back door glass is not going to be reused.
(c) Disconnect the 2 connectors.
(d) Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and back door glass from the interior as shown in the illustration.
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(e) Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects that can serve as handles.
NOTICE:
When separating the back door glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the paint or interior and exterior ornaments.
(f) Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the back door glass.
NOTICE:
Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the back door glass.
(g) Using suction cups, disengage the 2 clips and remove the back door glass.
13. REMOVE NO. 1 BACK WINDOW GLASS SPACER
(a) When reusing the back door glass:
(1) Using a scraper, remove the No. 1 back window glass spacer.
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NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the back door glass.
* Be sure to replace the No. 1 back window glass spacer with a new one.
14. REMOVE NO. 2 BACK WINDOW GLASS SPACER
HINT
Use the same procedure as for the RH side.
15. REMOVE BACK WINDOW LOWER MOULDING
(a) When reusing the back door glass:
(1) Using a scraper, remove the back window lower moulding.
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NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the back door glass.
* Be sure to replace the back window lower moulding with a new one.
16. REMOVE NO. 1 BACK WINDOW OUTSIDE MOULDING RH
(a) When reusing the back door glass:
(1) Using a scraper, remove the No. 1 back window outside moulding RH.
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NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the back door glass.
* Be sure to replace the No. 1 back window outside moulding RH with a new one.
17. REMOVE NO. 1 BACK WINDOW OUTSIDE MOULDING LH
HINT
Use the same procedure as for the RH side.
18. REMOVE BACK DOOR GLASS ADHESIVE DAM
(a) When reusing the back door glass:
(1) Using a scraper, remove the back door glass adhesive dam.
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NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the back door glass.
* Be sure to replace the back door glass adhesive dam with a new one.
19. CLEAN BACK DOOR GLASS
(a) Using a scraper, remove the adhesive tape and adhesive sticking to the back door glass.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the back door glass.
(b) Clean the outer circumference of the back door glass with a non-residue solvent.
NOTICE:
* Do not touch the back door glass surface after cleaning it.
* Even if using a new back door glass, clean the back door glass with a non-residue solvent.
20. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY
(a) Using a scraper, remove the moulding and adhesive from the back window fix glass.
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(b) Clean and shape the contact surfaces of the vehicle body.
(1) Using a knife, cut away excess adhesive on the contact surfaces of the vehicle body, as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
HINT
Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.
(2) Clean the contact surfaces of the vehicle body with a piece of cloth saturated with cleaner.
HINT
Even if all the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.