Rear Quarter Window Removal and Installation: Removal

Clean both inside and outside of glass and around it.
Using tape, cover body surface around glass to prevent any damage.
If necessary, remove instrument panel. Refer to REMOVAL .
If necessary, remove quarter under trim, center pillar inner upper trim, rear pillar trim and head lining. Refer to REMOVAL
Drill hole with eyeleteer (1) through adhesive and let piano string through it.

Fig 1: Identifying Eyeleteer
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Cut adhesive all around rear quarter window (1) with piano string (2). When using tool, windshield knife (3), to cut adhesive, be careful not to cause damage to windshield. Use wire to cut adhesive along lower part of windshield.
NOTE: Use piano string (2) as close to glass as possible so as to prevent damage to body.

Fig 2: Using Wire To Cut Adhesive Along Lower Part Of Windshield
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Using knife (1), smoothen adhesive (2) remaining on body side (3) so that it is 1 - 2 mm (0.039 - 0.078 in.) thick all around.
NOTE: Before using knife (1), clean it with alcohol or the like to remove oil from it.

Fig 3: Smoothing Adhesive That Is Remaining On Body Side
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When reusing rear quarter window, remove the adhesive (1) from it, using care not to damage primer coated surface (2).

Fig 4: Removing Adhesive From Rear Quarter Window
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