Back Window Glass - Removal(2010/08 - )

1. Precaution

2. Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal

3. Remove rear seat cushion assembly

4. Remove rear seat headrest assembly

5. Remove rear center seat headrest assembly

6. Remove separate type rear seatback assembly lh (for fold down seat type)

7. Remove separate type rear seatback assembly rh (for fold down seat type)

8. Remove rear side seatback assembly lh (for fold down seat type)

9. Remove rear side seatback assembly rh (for fold down seat type)

10. Remove rear seatback cover (for reclining seat type)

11. Remove separate type rear seatback assembly lh (for reclining seat type)

12. Remove separate type rear seatback assembly rh (for reclining seat type)

13. Remove center seatback assembly (for reclining seat type)

14. Remove rear door scuff plate lh

15. Remove rear door opening trim weatherstrip lh

16. Remove rear door scuff plate rh

17. Remove rear door opening trim weatherstrip rh

18. Remove reclining remote control lever sub-assembly lh (for reclining seat type)

19. Remove reclining remote control lever sub-assembly rh (for reclining seat type)

20. Remove roof side inner garnish lh

21. Remove roof side inner garnish rh

22. Remove child restraint seat anchor bracket sub-assembly lh

23. Disconnect rear seat inner with center belt assembly lh

24. Disconnect rear seat outer belt assembly (for lh side)

25. Disconnect rear seat outer belt assembly (for rh side)

26. Remove rear seat shoulder belt cover

27. Remove rear seat shoulder belt hole cover

28. Remove package tray trim panel assembly (for fold down seat type)

29. Remove package tray trim panel assembly (for reclining seat type)

30. Remove rear assist grip sub-assembly

31. Remove spot light assembly (w/ sliding roof)

32. Remove sunshade trim holder (w/ rear sunshade)

33. Remove roof headlining assembly (w/o sliding roof)

34. Remove roof headlining assembly (w/ sliding roof)

35. Remove back window moulding

36. Remove back window glass assembly

37. Remove no. 2 back window glass stopper

38. Remove no. 1 back window glass stopper (for 2-piece type)

39. Clean back window glass

40. Clean vehicle body

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NOTICE:

w/ Navigation System for HDD:

After the ignition switch is turned off, the navigation receiver assembly (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate type rear seatback assembly LH.

1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate type rear seatback assembly RH.

1. Remove the bolt and rear side seatback assembly LH.

HINT:

Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

1. Using a screwdriver, detach the claws and remove the 2 rear seatback covers.

   NOTICE:

   1. Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
      
   2. Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
      

1. Separate the 2 rear seat belts.

2. Disengage the 3 clamps and then separate the cover.

3. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts and separate type rear seatback assembly LH.

1. Separate the rear seat belt.

2. Disengage the 3 clamps and then separate the cover.

3. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts and separate type rear seatback assembly RH.

1. Remove the 2 bolts and center seatback assembly.

1. Disengage the 5 claws and 2 clips, and remove the rear door scuff plate LH.

HINT:

Use the same procedures for the RH side and the LH side.

1. Remove the bolt.

2. Disengage the 2 clips and the claw and then separate the reclining remote control lever sub-assembly.

3. Separate the rear seat reclining control cable and remove the reclining remote control lever sub-assembly.

1. Disengage the 5 clips and 2 claws, and remove the roof side inner garnish LH.

HINT:

Use the same procedures for the RH side and the LH side.

1. Remove the 2 nuts and child restraint seat anchor bracket sub-assembly.

1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the floor end of the rear seat inner with center belt assembly LH.

1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the floor end of the rear seat outer belt assembly.

1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the floor end of the rear seat outer belt assembly.

1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and remove the rear seat shoulder belt cover.

   HINT:

   1. Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
      
   2. Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
      

1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and remove the rear seat shoulder hole belt cover.

   HINT:

   Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

1. Disconnect the connector.

2. Disengage the 4 clips and the 5 claws.

3. Pass the 3 rear seat belt floor anchors through the package tray trim panel assembly then remove the package tray trim panel assembly.

1. Disconnect the connector.

2. Disengage the 4 clips and the 5 claws.

3. Pass the 3 rear seat belt floor anchors through the package tray trim panel assembly then remove the package tray trim panel assembly.

HINT:

Use the same procedures for the rear side and the front side.

1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws labeled A and 2 claws labeled B from the vehicle body.

   HINT:

   Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

2. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws labeled C and remove the spot light assembly from the headlining.

   HINT:

   Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

3. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws.

   HINT:

   Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

4. Pull the light bulb holder in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to detach the claw. Then remove the spot light assembly from the light bulb holder.

1. Using a screwdriver, turn the pin of each sunshade trim holder 90°.

2. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the sunshade trim holder.

1. Using a knife, cut off the moulding, as shown in the illustration.

   NOTICE:

   1. Do not damage the vehicle body with the knife.
      
   2. If the vehicle body is damaged, repair the damaged portion by applying an anti-rust coating after removing the back window glass.
      

2. Remove the remaining moulding from the back window glass.

   HINT:

   When removing the moulding, make a partial cut, then pull and remove it by hand.

NOTICE:

1. There are No. 1 and No. 2 stoppers on the back window glass as shown in the illustration. Be careful not to damage the back window glass when cutting off the adhesive.
   
2. To prevent the back window glass from dropping when performing this operation, be sure to hold the back window glass using suction cups.
   

HINT:

Depending on vehicles, a 1-piece or 2-piece type stopper is used.

1. Disconnect the connector.

2. Disconnect the connectors.

3. Apply protective tape to the installation position of the back window glass assembly on the vehicle body.

   HINT:

   Apply protective tape to the installation surface to prevent it from being scratched.

4. Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass from the interior.

5. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.

6. Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the back window glass.

   NOTICE:

   1. When separating the back window glass, take care not to damage the paint or the interior and exterior ornaments.
      
   2. To prevent the package tray from being scratched when removing the back window glass, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and package tray.
      

7. Place matchmarks on the back window glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.

   HINT:

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

8. Using a suction cup, remove the back window glass assembly.

   NOTICE:

   1. Be careful not to drop the back window glass.
      
   2. Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the back window glass.
      

1. Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 2 stoppers.

   NOTICE:

   1. Be careful not to damage the back window glass.
      
   2. Be sure to replace the No. 2 stoppers with new ones.
      

1. Remove the 2 No. 1 stoppers.

   NOTICE:

   Be sure to replace the No. 1 stoppers with new ones.

1. Using a scraper, remove the adhesive tape and adhesive sticking to the back window glass.

   NOTICE:

   Be careful not to damage the back window glass.

2. Clean the outer circumference of the back window glass with a non-residue solvent.

   NOTICE:

   1. Do not touch the back window glass surface after cleaning it.
      
   2. Even if using a new back window glass, clean the back window glass with a non-residue solvent.
      

1. 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.

   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.