Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Back Window Glass: Replacement
HINT:
Installation is according to the reverse order of the removal.
- REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSY (See OVERHAUL )
- REMOVE REAR SEAT BACK ASSY (See OVERHAUL )
- REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
- REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
- REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER RH (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER LH (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSY (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSY (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE CENTER STOP LAMP ASSY (See LICENSE PLATE LAMP LENS )
- REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSY (W/O SUN SHADE) (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSY (W/ SUN SHADE) (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSY NO.2 (W/ SUN SHADE)
- Remove the package tray trim panel assembly No.2 as shown in the illustration.
- REMOVE BACK WINDOW MOULDING OUTSIDE UPPER
- Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in the illustration.NOTE: Do not damage the body with the knife.
- Remove the remaining moulding.
HINT:
When removing, make a cut partly, pull and remove it by hand.
- Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in the illustration.
- REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS
HINT:
There is a case where a 1 -piece type and a 2-piece type of stoppers are installed in a vehicle type.
- Push a piano wire through between the body and glass from the interior.
- Apply protective tape to the outer surface to keep the surface from being scratched.
- Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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