Repair Procedures: Removal
CAUTION:
- Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
NOTE:
- Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.
- Remove the roof side molding.
(Refer to Body Side Moldings - "ROOF SIDE MOLDING ")
- Remove the rear package tray trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "REAR PACKAGE TRAY TRIM ")
- Remove the rear curtain.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "REAR CURTAIN ")
- Spread WD-40 on the outer edges of rear window glass.
- Cut out the adhesive using the cutter (A).
Information
- Use the cutter with a 20 to 30 cm-long blade.
- Cut off the sealant on the edge (B) while pulling the piano wire (A) to the left and right.CAUTION:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Heat may occur when working on the wires. Be careful not to burn your hands.
- Be careful not to disconnect the piano wire.
- Put in a piano wire (A) through the corner of the windshield glass and insert wire grips into both ends of the wire.
- Cut off the sealant on (A-A), (B-B), (C-C), while pulling a piano wire (A) to the left and right.CAUTION:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Heat may occur when working on the wires. Be careful not to burn your hands.
- Be careful not to disconnect the piano wire.
- Carefully remove the rear window glass (A).
NOTE:
- When removing and installing the rear window glass, an assistant is necessary.