Back Window Glass: Removal

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.

It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining. Slightly lower the rear section of the roof headlining so that the back window glass can be removed (See REMOVAL ).

It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining. Slightly lower the rear section of the roof headlining so that the back window glass can be removed (See REMOVAL ).

1. Using a knife, cut off the molding as shown in the illustration.
   NOTE:

   • Do not damage the vehicle body with the knife.
   • If the vehicle body is damaged, repair the damaged portion by applying an anti-rust coating after removing the back window glass.
     Fig 1: Identifying Molding Cut Off Line

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2. Remove the remaining molding from the back window glass.

   HINT:

   When removing the molding, make a partial cut, then pull and remove it by hand.

1. Disconnect the back window glass stoppers
   NOTE:

   • There are No. 1 and No. 2 stoppers on the back window glass as shown in the illustration. Be careful not to damage the back window glass when cutting off the adhesive.
   • To prevent the back window glass from dropping when performing this operation, be sure to hold the back window glass using suction cups.

   HINT:

   Depending on the vehicle, 1-piece or 2-piece type stoppers are used.

   Fig 2: Identifying No. 1 And No. 2 Stoppers On Back Window Glass

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2. Disconnect the 2 back window defogger connectors
   Fig 3: Locating Back Window Defogger Connector

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3. Apply protective tape to the vehicle body around the back window glass assembly.

   HINT.

   Apply protective tape to the vehicle body to prevent it from being scratched.

   Fig 4: Applying Protective Tape To Vehicle Body Around Back Window Glass Assembly

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4. Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass from the interior.
5. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
6. Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the back window glass
   NOTE:

   • When separating the back window glass, take care not to damage the paint or interior and exterior ornaments.
   • To prevent the package tray from being scratched when removing the back window glass, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and package tray.
     Fig 5: Cutting Off Adhesive By Pulling Piano Wire Around Back Window Glass

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7. Place matchmarks on the back window glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration

   HINT:

   Matchmarks are not needed to be placed if the back window glass will not be reused.

   Fig 6: Identifying Matchmarks On Back Window Glass And Vehicle Body

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8. Using suction cups, remove the back window glass assembly
   NOTE:

   • Be careful not to drop the back window glass.
   • Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the back window glass.

1. Using a scraper, remove the back window glass dam.
   NOTE:

   • Be careful not to damage the back window glass.
   • Be sure to replace the back window glass adhesive dam with a new one.

1. Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 1 back window glass stoppers.
   NOTE:

   • Be careful not to damage the back window glass.
   • Be sure to replace the No. 1 back window glass stoppers with new ones.
     Fig 7: Identifying No. 1 Back Window Glass Stoppers

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1. Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 2 back window glass stoppers.
   NOTE:

   • Be careful not to damage the back window glass.
   • Be sure to replace the No. 2 back window glass stoppers with new ones.
     Fig 8: Identifying No. 2 Back Window Glass Stoppers

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1. Remove the No. 1 back window glass stoppers.
   NOTE: Be sure to replace the No. 1 back window glass stoppers with new ones.
Fig 9: Identifying No. 1 Back Window Glass Stoppers
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1. Using a scraper, remove the adhesive tape and adhesive sticking to the back window glass.
   NOTE: Be careful not to damage the back window glass.
2. Clean the outer circumference of the back window glass with a non-residue solvent.
   NOTE:

   • Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it.
   • Be careful not to damage the glass.
   • Even if using new glass, clean it with a non-residue solvent.
     Fig 10: Removing Adhesive Tape And Adhesive Sticking To Back Window Glass

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1. Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body
   1. Using a knife, cut away any rough adhesive on the contact surface of the vehicle body to ensure the appropriate surface shape
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

      HINT:

      Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible

      Fig 11: Identifying Adhesive On Vehicle Body

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   2. Clean the contact surface 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.