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Removal [09/2014 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [09/2014 - 11/2017] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [11/2017 - ]

  2. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  3. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  4. REMOVE LAP BELT OUTER ANCHOR COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  5. DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  6. DISCONNECT REAR SEAT 3 POINT TYPE OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  7. REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  8. REMOVE FRONT QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15 [09/2014 - 11/2017] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15 [11/2017 - ]

  9. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16 [09/2014 - 11/2017] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16 [11/2017 - ]

  10. REMOVE INNER ROOF SIDE GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17 [09/2014 - 11/2017] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17 [11/2017 - ]

  11. REMOVE ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18 [09/2014 - 11/2017] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18 [11/2017 - ]

  12. REMOVE ROOF SIDE RAIL WEATHERSTRIP LH 

    Refer to REMOVAL [09/2014 - ]

  13. REMOVE QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY 
    1. Apply protective tape to the area around the installation position of the quarter window assembly on the vehicle body to prevent it from being scratched.
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      Protective Tape
    2. Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and quarter window assembly from the interior.
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      *1 Clip
      *a Piano Wire
      NOTE:

      Do not pull the piano wire in a vertical direction, but pull it in a horizontal direction.

    3. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects that can serve as handles.
    4. Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the quarter window assembly.
      NOTE:

      When separating the quarter window assembly, be careful not to damage the paint or interior and exterior ornaments.

    5. Using suction cups, disengage the 3 clips and remove the quarter window assembly.
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      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to drop the quarter window assembly.
      • Be sure to replace the quarter window assembly with a new one.
  14. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY 
    1. Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
      1. Using a knife, cut away excess adhesive on the contact surface of the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
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        *a Vehicle Body
        Adhesive

        Standard Dimension

        Area Dimension
        a 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) or more
        NOTE:

        Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

        HINT: 

        Leave approximately 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) of adhesive on the vehicle body.

    2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with a piece of cloth saturated with non-residue solvent.

      HINT: 

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