Removing the side window (protective glass)
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Prerequisite
- Luggage compartment wheel arch trim panels have been removed.
CAUTION:
Heavy component
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Heavy components can lead to injury or damage .
Heavy components can lead to injury or damage .
- Remove and install heavy components with the aid of another person/other persons.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING ARMREST SIDE SECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE BOTTOM C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
- Refer to REMOVING C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE SAFETY PARTITION WALL (REAR SHELF) .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL .
NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.