Removal [06/2015 - ]: Procedure
- REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [06/2015 - ]
- REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12 [06/2015 - 11/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12 [11/2018 - ]
- REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14 [06/2015 - 11/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14 [11/2018 - ]
- REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 23 [06/2015 - 11/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 23 [11/2018 - ]
- REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 25 [06/2015 - 11/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 25 [11/2018 - ]
- REMOVE UPPER QUARTER WINDOW MOULDING
Refer to REMOVAL [06/2015 - ]
- REMOVE QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY NOTE:
The quarter window assembly may fall while performing this procedure. Therefore, use suction cups to hold the quarter window assembly from the outside of the vehicle.
- 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.
Protective Tape - Using a knife, cut off the quarter window outside moulding as shown in the illustration.
*1 Quarter Window Assembly *a Body Panel *b Cut - Be careful not to damage the vehicle body and quarter window assembly with the knife.
- If there are any scratches on the body panels, perform rustproofing treatment after removing the quarter window assembly.
- Install the suction cups to the quarter glass.
- Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and quarter glass from the interior.
*a Piano Wire Protective Tape - Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects that can serve as handles.
- Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the quarter window assembly.
- Using suction cups, disengage the clips to remove the quarter window assembly.
Protective Tape NOTE:Make sure that the back door glass does not fall.
- 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.