Side Window Glass Removal

SIDE WINDOW GLASS REMOVAL

1. Remove the A-pillar lower trim. (See A-Pillar Lower Trim Removal/Installation)

2. Remove the A-pillar trim. (See A-Pillar Trim Removal/Installation)

3. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body and the side window glass.






Not Reusing Windshield

NOTE:
- For the areas of the sealant that are difficult to cut, use the piano wire and follow the procedure under "Reusing Windshield".

1. Cut out the sealant all around the glass from inside the vehicle using a sealant remover.






WARNING:
- Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a razor.

2. Remove the side window glass.

Reusing Windshield

WARNING:
1 Using the piano wire with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using thepiano wire.

1. Avoiding the pin on the inside of the vehicle, insert the piano wire which has been cut to sufficient length.






2. Wind each end of the piano wire around a bar.
NOTE:
- Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length of the piano wire to prevent it from breaking due to localized heating.

3. Secure one end of the piano wire, and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant around the side window glass.






4. Pull the side window glass outward and detach the pins from the body.






5. If a pin or spacer is damaged, remove it.
NOTE:
- Before removing the pins or spacers from the quarter window glass, place alignment marks on the side window glass.