Repair Procedures: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

CAUTION:

Remove the following items.
1. Roof molding
  (Refer to the "PANORAMA SUNROOF - SONATA HEV article")
2. Rear seat
  (Refer to the "REAR SEAT ")
3. Rear pillar trim
  (Refer to the "INTERIOR TRIM ")
4. Package tray trim
  (Refer to the "INTERIOR TRIM ")
5. Rear window glass heater connector
  (Refer to "REAR GLASS DEFOGGER - SONATA HEV article")
Spread the WD-40 on the side of rear window glass.
Cut out the adhesive using the cutter (A).
NOTE:
- Please use the cutter which blade length is between 8-12 inches.
Fig 1: Removing Adhesive Using Cutter
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Enough on the upper (A) and lower (B) side (C) of rear window glass and then cut out the adhesive using the cutter tool (09861-31100) (D).

Fig 2: Identifying Upper, Lower And Side Of Rear Window And Glass Cutter Tool (09861-31100)
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Remove the rear window glass (A).
NOTE:
- When removing and installing the rear window glass, an assistant is necessary.
Fig 3: Removing Rear Window Glass
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