Repair Procedures: Removal: Removal

CAUTION:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

NOTE:

Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.

Remove the roof side molding.
(Refer to: Body Side Moldings - "ROOF SIDE MOLDING ").
Remove the package tray trim.
(Refer to: Interior Trim - "PACKAGE TRAY TRIM ").
Remove the rear curtain.
(Refer to: Body Electrical System - "Rear Curtain").
Spread the WD-40 on the side of rear window glass.
Using masking tape create some alignment marks (C) to aid in reinstallation.

Fig 1: Alignment Marks (C)
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Cut out the adhesive using the cutter (A).
Information
- Please use the cutter with a blade length between 8-12 inches.
  
  Fig 2: Cutting Out Adhesive Using Cutter
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Cut off the sealant on the edge (B) while pulling the piano wire (A) left and right.
CAUTION:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Heat may occur when working on the wires. Be careful not to burn your hands.
- Be careful not to disconnect the piano wire.
Fig 3: Cutting Off Sealant On Edge
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If a piano wire is visible inside the chassis, pull the piano wire (A) line inside.

Fig 4: Pulling Piano Wire
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Cut off the sealant on (A-A), (B-B), (C-C), while pulling a piano wire (A) left and right.
CAUTION:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Heat may occur when working on the wires. Be careful not to burn your hands.
- Be careful not to disconnect the piano wire.
Fig 5: Cutting Off Sealant
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Remove the rear window glass (A).
NOTE:
- When removing and installing the rear window glass, an assistant is necessary.
Fig 6: Identifying Rear Window Glass
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