Quarter window
Components Removal / installation
GLASS & WINDOW
QUARTER WINDOW
EXPLODED VIEW



REMOVAL
NOTE:
The following procedure is for LH side. Perform the same procedures both for the LH side and RH side, unless otherwise specified.
1. Removal of separate type rear seat cushion ASSY LH
2. Removal of the front seat outer belt ASSY LH
4. Removal of front door opening trim weather strip LH
8. Removal of the rear window side garnish LH
9. Removal of quarter rear trim garnish FR LH
11. Removal of the weather strip roof side LH
(1) Release the 5 clips and manually pull the weather strip roof side LH to remove it.
CAUTION:
Be sure to replace the weather strip roof side with a new one.
12. Removal of the retainer & molding ASSY LH
(1) Remove 7 screws.
(2) Release the tab, and remove the retainer & molding ASSY.
CAUTION:
When performing removal or installation, wear protective equipment.
13. Removal of quarter window glass
(1) Apply protective tape to the body surface of the circumference of quarter window glass.
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Protective tape |
(2) When the quarter window glass is reused.
(3) Attach the suction rubber onto the quarter window glass.
(4) When using the windshield knife
(a) Apply sufficient amount of soapy water to the adhesive section.
(b) Insert the windshield knife into the adhesive section.
(c) Using the windshield knife, insert the blade between the quarter window glass and the vehicle body, and move the knife along the edge of the glass to cut adhesive while keeping the blade at right angle with the edge.
CAUTION:
·Never twist the windshield glass knife.
·Do not damage the quarter window glass.
·Do not damage the quarter window glass.
NOTE:
Begin from where the quarter window glass and the body is most distant.
Captions in illustration
| *a |
Passenger compartment side |
| *b |
Align with the body |
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Windshield knife |
(5) When using piano wire
(a) Pass the piano wire (0.6 mm {0.024 in} is recommended) through the point shown in the figure, attach both ends of the wire to wooden boards.
(b) Pull the wire ends alternately to cut off the adhesive section, leaving the quarter window clip.
CAUTION:
·Do not tightly contact the piano wire against the quarter window glass edge.
·Make sure do not cross the piano wires. Otherwise, they can be cut.
·Make sure do not cross the piano wires. Otherwise, they can be cut.
NOTE:
Even when using the piano wire, using the windshield knife is easier to cut on the upper side of the glass.
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Piano wire |
14. Removal of quarter window glass adhesive dam
INSTALLATION
NOTE:
The following procedure is for LH side. Perform the same procedures both for the LH side and RH side, unless otherwise specified.
1. Cleaning of quarter window glass
(1) When the quarter window glass is reused.
(a) Using a scraper or similar tool, remove the adhesive remaining on the quarter window glass.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the quarter window glass.
(2) Using the appropriate cleaner, clean the rim of the quarter window glass.
CAUTION:
New quarter window glass also needs to be cleaned.
2. Application of double-sided tape
(1) Prepare a piece of double-sided tape (10 mm {0.394 in}×10 mm {0.394in}).
Double-sided tape
: 3M GT7110
3. Installation of quarter window glass adhesive dam
(1) Using the appropriate cleaner, clean the installation surface of the quarter window glass adhesive dam.
4. Installation of quarter window glass
(1) Cleaning of mounting surface of the body
(2) Using the appropriate cleaner, clean the installation surface of the body.
(3) Preparation works prior to quarter window glass installation
(a) Attach the suction rubber onto the quarter window glass.
(b) Apply primer on the body surface.
Primer
: The Dow Automotive Betaprime 5402 or equivalent
CAUTION:
·Do not apply the primer thickly.
(4) Apply primer onto the quarter window glass where indicated in the figure.
Primer
: The Dow Automotive Betawipe VP 04604, Betaprime 5001, or equivalent
CAUTION:
·Do not apply the primer thickly.

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Primer |
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(5) Cut the tip of the adhesive nozzle, as shown in the figure.
(6) Set the adhesive into the sealant gun.
Adhesive
: The Dow Automotive Gurit-ESSEX Betaseal 1502 or equivalent
(7) Apply a bead of adhesive to the installation part of the quarter window glass as shown in below.

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Adhesive |
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Standard value
| Part |
Dimension |
|---|---|
| a |
8.0 mm {0.315in} |
| b |
12.0 mm {0.472in} |
| c |
5.6 mm {0.220in} |
| d |
26.3 mm {1.035in} |
| e |
50.0 mm {1.969in} |
CAUTION:
Apply adhesive after the primer dried (approx. after 10 minutes).
(8) Installation of quarter window glass (when the quarter window glass is reused.)
(a) Holding the suction rubbers, align the alignment marks and install the quarter window glass.
CAUTION:
After body side primer is dried (approx. 10 minutes), attach the quarter window glass.
Captions in illustration
| *a |
Alignment marks |
(b) Lightly press the front side of the quarter window glass to fit tightly.
NOTE:
Pressing force: 98 N {10 kgf} {22.0 lbf} or more
(9) Installation of quarter window glass (when new quarter window glass is used.)
(a) Holding the suction rubbers, engage the 3 clips and install the quarter window glass.
CAUTION:
After body side primer is dried (approx. 10 minutes), attach the quarter window glass.
(b) Lightly press the front side of the quarter window glass to fit tightly.
NOTE:
Pressing force: 98 N {10 kgf} {22.0 lbf} or more
(10) Using a spatula, remove or add adhesive if any excess and/or shortage is found.
Captions in illustration
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Adhesive |
(11) Remove excess adhesive before cure.
(12) Using protection tapes or similar tapes, hold the quarter window glass until the adhesive cures completely.
NOTE:
For minimum drying time or waiting time after the cure of adhesive, consult the instruction or manual of each adhesive supplier.
5. Leak test and repair test
(1) After the adhesive cure, pour water over the vehicle and make sure no water leak inside.
(2) If any water leak is found, fill the three cement black after the drying.
(3) Remove the applied protective tape and packing tape.
6. Installation of the retainer & molding ASSY LH
(1) Fit in the tab.
(2) Install the retainer & molding ASSY with the 7 screws.
7. Installation of the weather strip roof side LH
(1) Using the appropriate cleaner, clean the installation surface of the body.
(2) Engage the 5 clips, insert the upper part of the weather strip roof side in the groove of the retainer & molding ASSY, and affix it with double-sided tape.
8. Installation of center pillar garnish LH
9. Installation of quarter rear trim garnish FR LH
10. Installation of rear window side garnish LH
13. Installation of the trunk trim cover INN LH
14. Installation of front door opening trim weather strip LH
15. Installation of front door scuff plate LH
16. Installation of the front seat outer belt ASSY LH



