Remove the rear side window
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE SEAT BELT FINISHER STRIP .
- Refer to REMOVING THE D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
- Refer to REMOVING C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
- Refer to REMOVING TRIM STRIP ON REAR SIDE WINDOW .
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Mechanical effects.
Paint damage.
Mechanical effects.
Paint damage.
- Mask those working areas at risk with yellow plastic adhesive tape.
- Remove and install heavy or bulky components with the aid of another person/other persons.
- Feed wire (1) behind PVC coating of side window glass, and place completely around side window glass.
- Attach wire pull handles (2) to wire (1).
- Secure the side window on the body with adhesive tape.
- To facilitate cutting through adhesive bead, heat wire (1) using sawing motions.
- Cut through the adhesive bead from back to front.
- Pull wire pull handles (2) outwards so that wire is not pulled over body.
- Pull wire pull handle (1) upwards so that the body in the area (2) is not damaged.
- Cut through the guide pins in area (3) with increased effort.
- Cut through adhesive bead completely and remove side window.