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Glass - Rear Quarter - LH - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Remove the rear trunk parcel shelf. See Parcel Shelf - Rear Trunk (Remove and Replace) .
  2. Remove the LH 2nd row seat outer side bolster. See Bolster - Outer - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  3. Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace) .
  4. Remove the LH lower C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  5. Remove the LH mid C-pillar trim, See Trim - C-Pillar - Mid - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  6. Release the clips (x7) that attach the LH upper C-pillar trim to the vehicle, and then move the trim aside.
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  7. Remove the LH body side brightwork. See Brightwork - Body Side - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  8. Release LH side rocker seal from below LH rear quarter glass.
    NOTE: Moving this seal aside will prevent damage during quarter glass removal.
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  9. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the LH rear quarter glass to the body.

    Torque 10 N.m 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 10 mm socket
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  10. Set up a pair of T-handles with square wire 6 feet long.
  11. Wrap the square wire around the rear edge of the LH rear quarter glass between the body and the seal, and then use a sawing motion to cut through the urethane to remove the glass from the vehicle.

    Tip: Use a trim tool to help guide the wire between the molding and glass.

    Tip: Use an equalizer blade most of the way to help avoid damage to the quarter glass.

    NOTE: Use an equalizer blade to remove any remaining urethane still holding the glass in place.
    CAUTION: If the glass is being re-used, be extremely cautious while using the square wire, as the wire tends to get caught in the quarter glass seal causing damage.
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  12. Clean the remaining urethane from the body using a winged scraper set.
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  13. Remove the body patches (x2) from the quarter panel.
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