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Removal





WINDSHIELD / WINDOWGLASS: BACK WINDOW GLASS: REMOVAL

HINT
When removing the moulding, heat the vehicle body and moulding using a heat light.

Heating temperature:





NOTICE:
Do not heat the vehicle body and moulding excessively.

1. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

2. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH Removal

3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

NOTICE:
* After the power switch is turned OFF, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch OFF, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
* When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

4. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY

(a) for Power Seat:

Remove the rear seat Removal.

(b) for Ottoman:

Remove the rear seat Removal.

(c) for Fixed Seat Type:

Remove the rear seat Removal.

5. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal

6. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH Removal

7. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH Removal

8. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH RH Removal

9. REMOVE INNER ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH Removal

10. REMOVE INNER ROOF SIDE GARNISH RH Removal

11. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY Removal

12. REMOVE NO. 2 PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY Removal

13. REMOVE ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Seat Entertainment System) Removal

14. REMOVE SPOT LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Seat Entertainment System) Removal

15. REMOVE REAR VANITY LIGHT ASSEMBLY Removal

16. REMOVE COAT HOOK Removal

17. REMOVE ROOF SIDE REGISTER BEZEL LH (w/ Rear Cooler) Removal

18. REMOVE ROOF SIDE REGISTER BEZEL RH (w/ Rear Cooler) Removal

19. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

20. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

HINT
It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining. Slightly lower the rear section of the roof headlining Removal so that the back window glass can be removed in a later step.

21. REMOVE AMPLIFIER ANTENNA ASSEMBLY Removal

22. REMOVE CENTER ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH

23. REMOVE CENTER ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING RH

HINT
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

24. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP

25. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP

HINT
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

26. REMOVE NO. 2 ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING CLIP

27. REMOVE NO. 3 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP

28. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING CLIP

29. REMOVE ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY Removal

30. REMOVE ROPE HOOK Removal

31. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD RH Removal

32. REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT ASSEMBLY Removal

33. REMOVE FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER Removal

34. REMOVE NO. 1 COOLER COVER (w/ Rear Cooler) Removal

35. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE Removal

36. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER ASSEMBLY LH Removal

37. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER ASSEMBLY RH Removal

38. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY LH Removal

39. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

40. REMOVE LOWER BACK WINDOW MOULDING OUTSIDE

(a) Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws, 4 fasteners and double-sided tape (3 areas). Slide the moulding toward the vehicle front along the back window glass to detach the clip. Then remove the moulding.

HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

NOTICE:
* If reusing the moulding, take care not to damage the moulding.
* Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
* Do not lift the moulding or slide it toward vehicle rear when detaching the clip.





41. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR HINGE COVER LH





(a) Using a screwdriver, detach the double-sided tape (2 areas) and 2 clips. Then remove the hinge cover.

HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

NOTICE:
* If reusing the hinge cover, take care not to damage the hinge cover.
* Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

42. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR HINGE COVER RH

HINT
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

43. REMOVE CENTER NO. 2 STOP LIGHT COVER Removal

44. REMOVE CENTER STOP LIGHT COVER Removal

45. REMOVE CENTER STOP LIGHT CLIP Removal

46. REMOVE CENTER STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY Removal

47. REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS





NOTICE:
As the stopper, bracket and harness are not supplied individually, be careful not to damage them when installing the back window glass.





(a) Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches.

NOTICE:
When separating the back window glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle's paint or interior/exterior ornaments.





(b) From the interior, insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and back window glass as shown in the illustration.

CAUTION:
* If the stopper is damaged, the back window glass assembly must be replaced. Be careful when performing the procedure.
* Make sure not to deform the upper brackets.
* Make sure not to damage the wire harness.
(c) Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.





(d) Place matchmarks over the glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.

HINT
Matchmarks do not need to be placed if the glass is not going to be reused.

(e) Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the back window glass.

NOTICE:
Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the back window glass.

(f) Using suction cups, remove the back window glass.

NOTICE:
If the stopper is damaged, the back window glass assembly must be replaced. Be careful when performing the procedure.

48. CLEAN BACK WINDOW GLASS





(a) Clean the outer edge of the back window glass with a non-residue solvent.

NOTICE:
* Do not touch the back window glass surface after cleaning it.
* Be careful not to damage the glass.
* Even if using new back window glass, clean the back window glass with a non-residue solvent.

49. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY





(a) Using a scraper, remove the moulding and adhesive from the back window glass.

(b) Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.

(1) On the contact surface of the vehicle body, use a knife to cut away excess adhesive as shown in the illustration.

HINT
Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.

NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

(2) Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with cleaner.

HINT
Even if all the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.

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