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To remove

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  1. Remove the door seal from the B-pillar.
  2. Remove the trim from the B-pillar and pull it down along the seatbelt.
  3. Remove the sill scuff plate.
  4. Fig 1: Illustration For Step 1-3
    G03509447Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Fold up the seat cushion in the rear seat.
  6. Fold the backrest cushion forwards and remove the rear clip holding the side trim.
  7. Fold up the backrest cushion. Remove the remaining clips and lift out the side trim.
  8. Fig 2: Illustration For Step 4-6
    G03509448Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the seal around the tailgate opening from the C-pillar.
  10. Remove the C-pillar trim by the side window.
  11. Fold down the headlining by the side window.
  12. Remove the nuts securing the side window.
  13. Fig 3: Illustration For Step 7-10
    G03509449Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Attach a lifting handle to the outside of the window.
  15. Get assistance from a co-worker. Press and pull out the side window. Cut the butyl tape sealing the side window with a knife as the window loosens. Be careful not to damage the paint work or side window plastic embedment. Use safety glasses and work gloves.