Back Door Glass: Removal

HINT:

A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart. (See SPECIFIED TORQUE FOR STANDARD BOLTS )

1. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD 

   Using a screwdriver, remove the back door trim board.

   Fig 1: Removing Back Door Trim Board

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   HINT:

   Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

2. REMOVE STOP LIGHT COVER 

   Using a screwdriver, remove the stop light cover.

   Fig 2: Removing Stop Light Cover

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   HINT:

   Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

3. REMOVE UPPER SIDE GARNISHES 

   Using a screwdriver, remove the upper side garnishes.

   Fig 3: Removing Upper Side Garnishes

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   HINT:

   Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

4. REMOVE STOP LIGHT 
5. REMOVE WIPER ARM 
6. REMOVE BACK DOOR MOLDING 
   1. Using a knife, cut off the molding as shown in Fig 4.
      NOTE: Do not damage the body with the knife.
   2. Remove the remaining molding.
   Fig 4: Removing Back Door Molding
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7. REMOVE BACK DOOR GLASS 
   1. Push a piano wire through between the body and glass from the interior.
   2. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.

      HINT:

      Apply protective tape to the outer surface to keep the surface from being scratched.

      Fig 5: Removing Back Door Glass Using Piano Wire

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      NOTE: When scraping the glass, take care not to damage the paint and interior and exterior ornaments.
   3. Cut the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around it.
   Fig 6: Cutting Adhesive By Pulling Piano Wire
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   4. Remove the glass.
      NOTE: Leave as much of the adhesive on the body as possible when cutting off the glass.