Opening rear quarter window - removal and refitting

Removal
1 Remove the rear pillar interior trim panel.

2 Remove the two screws securing the window catch to the body (see illustration).

26.2 Opening the rear quarter window catch
26.2 Opening the rear quarter window catch

A Cap
B Retainer
C Grommet
D Spacer
E Catch
F Screw (one of two)

3 Prise the two screw covers from the hinges.

Support the glass, and remove the two hinge screws, then lift out the glass (see illustration).

26.3 Opening the rear quarter window hinge
26.3 Opening the rear quarter window hinge

A Cap
B Screw
C Hinge
D Spacer
E Grommet
F Retainer
G Cap
H Screw

4 If a new window is to be fitted, transfer the catch to it.

Refitting
5 Refitting is a reversal of removal.

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