Repair Procedures: Replacement

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Remove the rear door trim.
(Refer to Rear Door - "REAR DOOR TRIM ")
Remove the rear door belt inside weatherstrip (A).

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After loosening the mounting screws, remove the rear door belt outside weatherstrip (A).

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After loosening the mounting screws, remove the rear door delta molding (A).

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Unscrew the rear door channel mounting nuts and bolt loosely.
Tightening torque

Nut: 3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb.ft)

Bolt: 8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb.ft)

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Remove the plug hole (A).

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By operating the power window switch, pull down until the glass mounting bolt on plug hole is visible.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the glass surface.
Loosen the mounting bolts and then pull out the rear door window glass (A) by tilting it sideways.
Tightening torque:

7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 Kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb.ft)

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To install, reverse removal procedure.
Information
- Make sure that the glass rolls up and down smoothly.
- Adjust glass position as needed.
- Make sure the door locks and opens properly.
- Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).