Removal [10/2014 - ]: Procedure

(Refer to REMOVAL [10/2014 - ] )

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 and PROCEDURE - Step 8

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1. Apply protective tape to the area around the installation position of the quarter window assembly on the vehicle body to prevent it from being scratched.

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   Protective Tape

2. Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and quarter window assembly as shown in the illustration.

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   *1	Piano Wire

3. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects that can serve as handles.
4. Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the quarter window assembly.
   NOTE:

   When separating the quarter window assembly, be careful not to damage the paint or interior and exterior ornaments.

5. Using suction cups, disengage the 3 clips and remove the quarter window assembly.

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   NOTE:

   • Be careful not to drop the quarter window assembly.
   • Be sure to replace the quarter window assembly with a new one.

1. Clean and shape the contact surfaces of the vehicle body.

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   *1	Vehicle Body
   	Adhesive

   1. Using a knife, cut away excess adhesive on the contact surfaces of the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE:

      Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

      HINT: 

      Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.

2. Clean the contact surfaces of the vehicle body with a piece of cloth saturated with cleaner.

   HINT: 

   Even if all the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.