Back Window Glass: Service and Repair
REAR WINDOW GLASS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP]
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Removal and Replacement
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Console Console Panel Removal/Installation
b. Quarter trim Quarter Trim Removal/Installation
c. Scuff plate Scuff Plate Removal/Installation
d. Tire house trim Tire House Trim Removal/Installation
e. Aeroboard Service and Repair
f. Front seat back bar garnish Seat Back Bar Garnish Removal/Installation
g. Back trim Back Trim Removal/Installation
h. Seat belt upper anchor installation bolt Service and Repair
i. Power retractable hardtop link bracket Power Retractable Hardtop Link Bracket Removal/Installation
j. Rear side trim Rear Side Trim Removal/Installation
k. Cab-side weatherstrip Convertible Top Disassembly/Assembly
l. Power retractable hardtop Power Retractable Hardtop Removal/Installation
NOTE:
- The number of shims varies depending on the location of the rear window glass installation nut. Adjustment will be easier by verifying the number of shims to be used before removing the rear window glass.
4. Disconnect the filament connector.
5. If the rear window glass or the middle roof panel is to be reused, remove it using the following procedure.
NOTE:
- If the rear window glass or middle roof panel is to be used, positioning and adjustment during installation will be easier by placing marks for the installation before removal.
- Placing marks is not necessary if the rear window glass or middle roof panel is to be replaced with a new one because there will be no marked positions.
a. Affix masking tape to the position shown in the figure.
NOTE:
- Mark the roof link and rear window glass at 4 locations as shown in the figure.
b. Apply positioning marks to the masking tape.
c. Apply a positioning mark to the exterior circumference of the nuts.
6. Move the power retractable hardtop in the open direction as shown in the figure until it is separated from the middle roof panel.
7. Remove the cap.
8. Remove the nuts and washers.
9. Remove the shims.
10. Remove the rear window glass.
11. Remove the rear window defroster connector.
12. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Window Defroster connector Removal Note
1. Remove the connector from the roof motor bracket.
2. Remove the wiring harness from clip A.
3. Remove clip B, then remove clip C while pulling it in the direction shown by the arrow avoiding the tab.
4. Remove the wiring harness from the roof link lock groove.
5. Remove clip D while pulling it in the direction shown by the arrow avoiding the tab.
Rear Window Glass Installation Note
Rear window glass or middle roof panel is newly replaced
1. Adjust the rear window glass and middle roof panel gap and height difference so that it is within the specification. Power Retractable Hardtop Adjustment
Rear window glass or middle roof panel is reused
1. Install the shim according to the number verified prior to removal.
2. Align the alignment marks applied before the rear window glass removal, install the rear window glass, and then remove the masking tape.
3. Refer to POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP ADJUSTMENT and verify that the gap and height difference between the rear window glass and middle roof panel are within the specifications. Adjust the power retractable hardtop if necessary. Power Retractable Hardtop Adjustment