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Removal [09/2015 - ]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 
    NOTE:

    After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work. (Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2015 - ] ).

  2. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2015 - ] ).

  4. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY 
    1. for Power Seat:

      (Refer to REMOVAL [09/2015 - ] )

    2. for Ottoman:

      (Refer to REMOVAL [09/2015 - ] )

    3. for Fixed Seat Type:

      (Refer to REMOVAL [09/2015 - ] )

  5. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 
    1. for Standard Body:

      (Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13 )

    2. for Long Body:

      (Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15 )

  6. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH 
    1. for Standard Body:

      (Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14 )

    2. for Long Body:

      (Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16 )

  7. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 21

  8. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 22

  9. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 23

  10. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 24

  11. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. w/ Rear Sunshade:

      (Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14 )

    2. w/o Rear Sunshade:

      (Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 24 )

  12. REMOVE NO. 2 PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Sunshade) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 20

  13. REMOVE ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Seat Entertainment System) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 29

  14. REMOVE SPOT LIGHT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 26

  15. REMOVE REAR VANITY LIGHT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 27

  16. REMOVE COAT HOOK 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 28

  17. REMOVE ROOF SIDE REGISTER BEZEL LH (w/ Rear Cooler) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 29

  18. REMOVE ROOF SIDE REGISTER BEZEL RH (w/ Rear Cooler) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 30

  19. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 31

  20. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY 
    1. for Standard Body:

      HINT: 

      It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining. Slightly lower the rear section of the roof headlining (Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 39 ) so that the back window glass can be removed in a later step.

    2. for Long Body:

      HINT: 

      It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining. Slightly lower the rear section of the roof headlining (Refer to REMOVAL [09/2015 - ] ) so that the back window glass can be removed in a later step.

  21. REMOVE AMPLIFIER ANTENNA ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  22. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING CENTER LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  23. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING CENTER RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  24. REMOVE NO. 2 OUTSIDE WINDSHIELD MOULDING CLIP 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  25. REMOVE NO. 1 OUTSIDE WINDSHIELD MOULDING CLIP 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedures described for the No. 2 outside windshield moulding clip.

  26. REMOVE NO. 2 ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING CLIP 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  27. REMOVE NO. 3 OUTSIDE WINDSHIELD MOULDING CLIP 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  28. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING CLIP 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  29. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  30. REMOVE ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  31. REMOVE ROPE HOOK 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  32. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  33. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  34. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT NO. 1 LIGHT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  35. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT NO. 2 TRIM HOOK (w/o Rear Cooler) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  36. REMOVE FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  37. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

  38. REMOVE BACK WINDOW MOULDING OUTSIDE LOWER 
    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws, 4 fasteners and double-sided tape (3 areas). Slide the moulding toward the the front of the vehicle along the back window glass to detach the clip. Then remove the moulding.
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
      • Do not lift the moulding or slide it toward the rear of the vehicle when detaching the clip.
      • The moulding is a non-reusable part.

      HINT: 

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

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  39. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13

  40. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER ASSEMBLY RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14

  41. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  42. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
  43. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR HINGE COVER LH 
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    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the double-sided tape (2 areas) and 2 clips. Then remove the hinge cover.
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
      • The hinge cover is a non-reusable part.

      HINT: 

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  44. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR HINGE COVER RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  45. REMOVE NO. 2 CENTER STOP LIGHT COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  46. REMOVE CENTER STOP LIGHT COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  47. REMOVE CENTER STOP LIGHT CLIP 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  48. REMOVE CENTER STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  49. REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS 
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    NOTE:

    As the stopper, bracket and harness are not supplied individually, be careful not to damage them when installing the back window glass.

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

      NOTE:

      When separating the back window glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle's paint or interior/exterior ornaments.

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      From the interior, insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and back window glass as shown in the illustration.

      WARNING:
      • If the stopper is damaged, the back window glass assembly must be replaced. Be careful when performing the procedure.
      • Make sure not to deform the upper brackets.
      • Make sure not to damage the wire harness.
    3. Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.
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      Place matchmarks over the glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.

      HINT: 

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

    5. Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the back window glass.
      NOTE:

      Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the back window glass.

    6. Using suction cups, remove the back window glass.
      NOTE:

      If the stopper is damaged, the back window glass assembly must be replaced. Be careful when performing the procedure.

  50. CLEAN BACK WINDOW GLASS 
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    1. Clean the outer edge of the back window glass with a non-residue solvent.
      NOTE:
      • Do not touch the back window glass surface after cleaning it.
      • Be careful not to damage the glass.
      • Even if using new back window glass, clean the back window glass with a non-residue solvent.
  51. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY 
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    1. Using a scraper, remove the moulding and adhesive from the back window glass.
    2. Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
      1. On the contact surface of the vehicle body, use a knife to cut away excess adhesive as shown in the illustration.

        HINT: 

        Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.

        NOTE:

        Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

      2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with cleaner.

        HINT: 

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

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