Repair Procedures: Replacement

CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

IMPORTANT:

Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Remove the rear door trim.
(Refer to Rear Door - " REAR DOOR TRIM ")
Remove the rear door frame inner cover (A) by using a remover.

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Remove the rear door belt inside weatherstrip (A).

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Remove the rear door belt outside weatherstrip (A) by using a remover.

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Remove the rear door drive channel (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

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Remove the rear door frame molding (A) by using a remover.

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Remove the rear door frame garnish (A) and glass run.

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Remove the rear door window glass mounting hole plug (A).

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Loosen the mounting bolt, and pull out the rear door window glass (B) by tilting it sideways.
Tightening torque:

7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb.ft)

CAUTION: Be careful not to drop the glass and/or scratch the glass surface.
IMPORTANT:
- Use the door switch to align the mounting hole/bolt with the hole in the door.
- If the window motor cannot be operated, remove the motor and align the hole by hand.
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Remove the screen cap and then loosen the fixed glass mounting bolts.

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Remove the fixed glass (A) from the rear door panel.

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
IMPORTANT:
- Roll the glass up and down to see if it moves freely without binding.
- Adjust glass position as needed.
- Make sure that the door locks and opens properly.
- Replace any damaged clips.