Use the same procedure for the LH and RH sides.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. PRECAUTION
After turning the ignition 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.
2.DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.
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3.REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM POCKET SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Partition Net)
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4.REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover)
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5.REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/o Spare Tire)
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6.REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/ Grand Spare Tire)
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7.REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX LH
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8.REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE (w/o Spare Tire, for Compact Spare Tire)
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9.REMOVE REAR DECK TRIM COVER (w/ Grand Spare Tire)
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10.REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR MAT SUPPORT SIDE PLATE (w/o Spare Tire, for Compact Spare Tire)
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11.REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR MAT SUPPORT SIDE PLATE (w/ Grand Spare Tire)
12.REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY
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13.REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
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14.REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
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15.REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH
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16.REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH
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17.REMOVE SEAT BELT ANCHOR COVER CAP
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18.REMOVE INNER ROOF SIDE GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH
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19.REMOVE INNER ROOF SIDE GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH
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20.REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
Partially remove the roof headlining assembly.
It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining assembly. Slightly lower the rear section of the roof headlining assembly so that the quarter window glass assembly LH can be removed.
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21.REMOVE QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY LH
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches.
When separating the quarter window assembly from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle paint or interior/exterior ornaments.
Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in the illustration.
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
| *a | Cut | - | - |
Disconnect the connector.
From the interior, insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and the quarter window assembly as shown in the illustration.
Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.
| *1 | Wire |
| *2 | Clip |
Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the quarter window glass.
Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the quarter window assembly.
Using suction cups, remove the quarter window assembly LH.
Be careful not to drop the quarter window assembly.
Be sure to replace the quarter window assembly with a new one.
22.CLEAN VEHICLE BODY
| *1 | Adhesive |
| *2 | Vehicle Body |
Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
On the contact surface of the vehicle body, use a knife to cut away excess adhesive as shown in the illustration.
Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with cleaner.
Even if all the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.