Back Window Glass: Replacement

HINT:

• The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order. However, only installation procedures requiring additional information are included.
• A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt table (see SPECIFIED TORQUE FOR STANDARD BOLTS ).

1. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER RH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
2. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER LH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
3. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSY REAR (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
4. REMOVE BACK WINDOW OUTSIDE MOLDING 
   1. Using a knife, cut through the molding as shown in Fig 1.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body with the knife.
   2. Remove the remaining molding.

   HINT:

   Make a partial cut in the molding. Then pull and remove it by hand.

   Fig 1: Removing Back Window Outside Molding

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5. REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS 
   1. Remove the 2 nuts.
      Fig 2: Removing Back Window Glass Nuts

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   2. From the interior, insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass as shown in Fig 3.
   3. Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.

      HINT:

      Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent its surface from being scratched.

      NOTE:

      • When separating the glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle's paint or interior/exterior ornaments.
   4. Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.
   5. Using a suction cup, remove the glass.
      NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the glass.