Removal (From 07/2011)

WINDOW / GLASS: BACK DOOR GLASS (for Hatchback): REMOVAL

1. REMOVE REAR SPOILER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Spoiler)

Removal (from 07/2011)

2. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD Disassembly (from 07/2011)

3. REMOVE REAR WIPER ARM HEAD CAP (w/ Rear Wiper) Removal (from 07/2011)

4. REMOVE REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Wiper) Removal (from 07/2011)

5. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Wiper) Removal (from 07/2011)

6. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR GROMMET (w/ Rear Wiper) Removal (from 07/2011)

7. REMOVE BACK DOOR PANEL NO. 2 PROTECTOR Disassembly (from 07/2011)

8. REMOVE BACK DOOR PANEL NO. 1 PROTECTOR

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the No. 2 side.

9. REMOVE BACK DOOR GLASS

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





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(b) Place matchmarks on the back door glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.





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HINT
Matchmarks are not necessary if the back door glass is not going to be reused.

(c) Disconnect the 2 connectors.





HINT
If the vehicle is equipped with rear window defogger, disconnect the connector.

(d) Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass from the interior.





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(e) Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.

(f) Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the back door glass.

NOTICE:
When separating the back door glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the paint or interior and exterior ornaments.

(g) Using suction cups, disengage the 2 clips and remove the back door glass.





NOTICE:
Be careful not to drop the back door glass.

10. REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM

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

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

11. REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS CLIP LH

(a) Using a scraper, remove the back window glass clip.

NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the back door glass.
* Be sure to replace the back window glass clip with a new one.

12. REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS CLIP RH

(a) Using a scraper, remove the back window glass clip.

NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the back door glass.
* Be sure to replace the back window glass clip with a new one.