Removal

WINDOW / GLASS: QUARTER WINDOW GLASS: REMOVAL; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

HINT
* The quarter window glass assembly can be reused. When installing the window, if any of the clips on the quarter window glass are broken, butyl tape can be used to support the glass until the applied adhesive hardens.
* When using butyl tape to temporarily secure the window, make sure that the butyl tape is not applied exactly at the original clip location. If the butyl tape is applied exactly at the clip location, it will cause the window to protrude
* Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides.
* The following procedure is for the LH side.

1. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY LH Removal

2. DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH

Removal

3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal

4. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

HINT
Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH to the extent that allows the removal of the luggage compartment trim cover LH.

5. REMOVE NO.2 FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP LH

(a) Disengage the 4 clips and remove the No.2 front door weatherstrip LH.





6. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH

(a) Remove the 7 screws and the roof drip side finish moulding LH.





7. DISCONNECT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT INNER TRIM COVER LH Removal

8. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER LH Removal

9. REMOVE QUARTER TRIM LID SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

10. REMOVE REAR WINDOW SIDE GARNISH LH Removal

11. REMOVE REAR QUARTER TRIM FRONT GARNISH LH Removal

12. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal

13. REMOVE QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY LH

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









(b) When reusing the quarter window assembly LH.

(1) Place matchmarks on the quarter window assembly LH and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.









(c) Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and quarter window assembly LH from the interior, as shown in the illustration.









HINT
Ensure not to interfere with the clips when passing the piano wire.

(d) Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects that can serve as handles.

NOTICE:
When separating the quarter window assembly LH from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the paint or interior and exterior ornaments.

(e) Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the quarter window assembly LH.

NOTICE:
Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when cutting through the adhesive.

(f) Disengage the 3 clips.









(g) Using suction cups, remove the double-sided tape and quarter window assembly LH.

NOTICE:
Be careful not to drop the quarter window assembly LH.

14. REMOVE QUARTER WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM

(a) When reusing the quarter window assembly LH.









(1) Using a scraper, remove the quarter window glass adhesive dam.

NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the quarter window assembly LH.
* Be sure to replace the quarter window glass adhesive dam with a new one.

(2) Remove the double-sided tape from the quarter window moulding.

15. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY

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

(1) Using a knife, cut away any rough adhesive on the contact surface of the vehicle body to ensure the appropriate surface shape.

NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

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









Standard Dimension:





(2) Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with a piece of cloth saturated with cleaner.

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