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Removal [12/2013 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY (for Fixed Glass Type) 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - ]

  2. REMOVE BACK DOOR GLASS GUIDE BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Fixed Glass Type) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 28 , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 28

  3. REMOVE REAR SIDE SPOILER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts.
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    2. Disengage the 3 claws to remove the rear side spoiler sub-assembly LH.
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  4. REMOVE REAR SIDE SPOILER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  5. REMOVE REAR SPOILER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Apply protective tape around the rear spoiler sub-assembly.
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      Protective Tape
    2. Disconnect the wire harness.
      NOTE:

      Do not allow the disconnected wire harness to get caught between the back door and vehicle body to prevent it from being damaged.

      1. Turn back the wire harness grommet.
      2. Disengage the 4 claws and pull out the wire harness from the vehicle body.
        NOTE:

        Do not forcibly pull the wire harness.

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      3. Disconnect the connector.
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      4. Disconnect the rear washer hose.
      5. Disengage the grommet (for Glass Hatch Type).
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      6. Disconnect the connector (for Glass Hatch Type).
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    3. Remove the 6 bolts.
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    4. Disengage the 2 claws.
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    5. Raise and lower the glass hatch and the back door respectively. Pull out the wire harness from the vehicle body and remove the rear spoiler sub-assembly.
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