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Glass/window/mirrors: Removal & Installation Subaru Forester SJ

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INSTALLATION

CAUTIONAfter installing the switch - power window main, always perform the initial setting. Failure to do so may cause the improper activation of auto-reverse operation for pinching hazard prevention. Use protective paper to avoid damage to the trim panel.
  1. Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
  2. Perform initial setting operation (reset operation A). < Ref. to «RESET OPERATION A»(ref-662103-S08561986032014101300000) , OPERATION, Power Window System. >
CAUTIONCheck that the running channel - front door is securely fixed to the panel assembly - front door and to the sash COMPL - partition.

Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque

Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description". < Ref. to FRONT DOOR GLASS , COMPONENT, General Description. >

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Scheme 19: REMOVAL
  1. Remove the glass assembly - front door. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662103-S27797290422014101300000) , Front Door Glass. >
  2. Remove the regulator and motor assembly - front. Disconnect the motor - front connector. Remove the bolts, and then remove the regulator and motor assembly - front.

Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque

Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description". < Ref. to FRONT DOOR GLASS , COMPONENT, General Description. >

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Scheme 20: INSPECTION
  1. Disconnect the connector of the motor - front.
  2. Check the motor operation when battery voltage is applied between terminals of the motor - front connector. LH side Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard 4 (+) - 1 (-) Apply battery voltage between terminals. Increase 1 (+) - 4 (-) Apply battery voltage between terminals. Decrease RH side Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard 3 (+) - 6 (-) Apply battery voltage between terminals. Increase 6 (+) - 3 (-) Apply battery voltage between terminals. Decrease
  3. If it does not operate properly as a result of inspection, replace the regulator and motor assembly - front.

Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque

Outer mirror assembly: 7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 21: INSPECTION
  1. Disconnect the connector of the switch - door mirror.
  2. Check the resistance between switch - door mirror terminals. Preparation tool: Circuit tester Changeover switch RH Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard - OFF 1 Mohms or more 1 - 12 9 - 7 UP Less than 1 ohms 1 - 9 12 - 7 DOWN Less than 1 ohms 1 - 11 12 - 7 LEFT Less than 1 ohms 1 - 12 11 - 7 RIGHT Less than 1 ohms Changeover switch LH Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard - OFF 1 Mohms or more 1 - 14 8 - 7 UP Less than 1 ohms 1 - 8 14 - 7 DOWN Less than 1 ohms 1 - 10 14 - 7 LEFT Less than 1 ohms 1 - 14 10 - 7 RIGHT Less than 1 ohms
  3. If the inspection result is not within the standard, replace the switch - door mirror.

REMOVAL

CAUTIONBe careful not to damage the mirror surface and the glass - front window.

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  1. Release the claws, and then remove the cover.
  2. Release the lock lever, and slide the mirror assembly - inner rearview to remove.
  3. When the mirror mount is damaged, use something like piano wire or a spatula to remove.

Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTIONCheck that the running channel - rear door is securely fixed to the panel assembly - rear door and to the sash COMPL - lower.

Note. Applying parts cleaner, etc. to the sash section will contribute to smooth movement and help install the running channel - rear door.

Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque

Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description". < Ref. to REAR DOOR GLASS , COMPONENT, General Description. >

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Scheme 24: REMOVAL

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  1. Remove the glass assembly - rear door. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662103-S18864127162014101300000) , Rear Door Glass. >
  2. Remove the rear regulator and motor assembly. Disconnect the motor - rear connector. Remove the bolts, and then remove the rear regulator and motor assembly.

Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque

Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description". < Ref. to REAR DOOR GLASS , COMPONENT, General Description. >

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Scheme 26: INSPECTION
  1. Disconnect the connector of the motor - rear.
  2. Check the motor operation when battery voltage is applied between terminals of the motor - rear connector. LH side Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard 3 (+) - 6(-) Apply battery voltage between terminals. Increase 6 (+) - 3(-) Apply battery voltage between terminals. Decrease RH side Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard 1 (+) - 4(-) Apply battery voltage between terminals. Increase 4 (+) - 1(-) Apply battery voltage between terminals. Decrease
  3. If it does not operate properly as a result of inspection, replace the regulator and motor assembly - rear.
CAUTIONFor model with EyeSight, if the windshield glass is installed after removal or replaced, always perform the "Inspection" and "Adjustment and check" of the stereo camera. Inspection: < Ref. to INSPECTION , General Description. > Adjustment and check: < Ref. to CAMERA ADJUSTMENT, INSPECTION . > For model with EyeSight, if the glass is damaged inside the glass repair prohibited area, always perform the glass replacement. Even if a scratch that occurs inside the prohibited area is repaired, this will affect the recognition of the stereo camera, which may cause the EyeSight function not to operate correctly.

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Scheme 27: USING WINDSHIELD GLASS KNIFE

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  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. (Models with wiper deicer)
  2. Remove the trim panel - front pillar UPR. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662136-S09313546552014101300000) , Upper Inner Trim. >
  3. Remove the cowl panel assembly. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662136-S14279707552014101300000) , Cowl Panel. >
  4. Disconnect the wiper deicer connector. (Models with wiper deicer)
  5. Remove the stereo camera cover and stereo camera. (Models with EyeSight) < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662158-S41868863582014101300000) , Stereo Camera. >
  6. Remove the molding - front window from the glass - front window, and attach protective tape on the body side of the circumference of the glass - front window.
  7. Remove the glass - front window. Apply sufficient amount of soapy water to the adhesive part and insert the windshield glass knife. While holding the edges of the knife and the glass - front window at a right angle, move the windshield glass knife parallel to the edge of the glass - front window, and cut the adhesive along the surface and the edge of the glass - front window. CAUTION: Cutting of adhesive part should be started from an area with wider gap between the glass - front window and the body. Never twist the windshield glass knife. Disconnect the locating pin - front window, and remove the glass - front window. NOTE: The locating pin - front window are bonded to the corners of the glass - front window. Use piano wire to disconnect the pins.
CAUTIONFor model with EyeSight, if the windshield glass is installed after removal or replaced, always perform the "Inspection" and "Adjustment and check" of the stereo camera. Inspection: < Ref. to INSPECTION , General Description. > Adjustment and check: < Ref. to CAMERA ADJUSTMENT, INSPECTION . > For model with EyeSight, if the glass is damaged inside the glass repair prohibited area, always perform the glass replacement. Even if a scratch that occurs inside the prohibited area is repaired, this will affect the recognition of the stereo camera, which may cause the EyeSight function not to operate correctly.

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  1. Fabricate the cartridge nozzle tip as shown and set the sealant gun with the adhesive.
  2. Remove the adhesive layer on the body using cutter knife to obtain smooth face of 2 mm (0.08 in) thick. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the body and paint surface. Be sure to keep some of old adhesive.
  3. Clean the glass - front window and the body with appropriate cleaning solvent to completely eliminate cutting powder, dust and dirt.
  4. Attach the dam rubber - front to the glass - front window. NOTE: Adhere the dam rubber along with the ceramic print.
  5. Attach the molding - front window to the glass - front window. CAUTION: Be careful to attach the molding - front window so that the molding has no loose or undulating part. Align the molding - front window (A) to the upper ends (a) of the glass - front window (C). Install the molding - front window from both corners of the upper edge toward the center (b). Install the molding - front window from both corners of the upper edge toward the lower side (c). Firmly apply the double sided tape (B) of the molding - front window evenly to the surface of the glass - front window.
  6. Install the glass - front window. Apply the primer to the adhesive surface of glass - front window side and body side using sponge. Glass primer: Dow Automotive's ESSEX U-401, U-402 or equivalent Painted surface primer: Dow Automotive's ESSEX U-413 or equivalent NOTE: Primer once attached to the painted surface of the body and internal trim is hard to wipe off. Mask the circumference of such area. Let primer dry for about ten minutes before installing the glass - front window. Do not touch the surface coated with primer. Apply adhesive to the end back surface of the glass - front window. Adhesive: Dow Automotive's ESSEX U-400HV or equivalent Fit the locating pins - front window to the vehicle body using suction rubber cups to install the windshield glass. Lightly press the entire perimeter of the glass - front window for tight fit. Make flush the adhesive surface jutted out using spatula.
  7. After completion of all work, allow the vehicle to stand for about 24 hours. NOTE: When opening/closing the door after the glass - front window was bonded, always lower the glass assembly - door first, and then open/close it carefully. Move the vehicle slowly. For minimum drying time and vehicle standing time before driving after bonding, follow instructions or instruction manual from the adhesive manufacturer.
  8. Connect the wiper deicer connector. (Models with wiper deicer)
  9. Install the cowl panel assembly. < Ref. to «INSTALLATION»(ref-662136-S00608554372014101300000) , Cowl Panel. >
  10. Install the stereo camera cover and stereo camera. (Models with EyeSight) < Ref. to «INSTALLATION»(ref-662158-S05437762082014101300000) , Stereo Camera. >
  11. Install the trim panel - front pillar UPR. < Ref. to «INSTALLATION»(ref-662136-S40232768232014101300000) , Upper Inner Trim. >
  12. Connect the battery ground terminal. (Models with wiper deicer)
  13. After curing of adhesive, pour the water on external surface of vehicle to check that there are no water leaks. NOTE: When a vehicle is returned to the user, tell him or her that the vehicle should not be subjected to heavy impact for at least three days.
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the trim panel - rear gate and the motor assembly - rear wiper. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662182-S18878209172014101300000) , Rear Wiper Motor. >
  3. Disconnect the rear defogger connector.
  4. Remove the glass - rear gate in the same procedure as for the glass - front window. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662103-S27224664912014101300000) , Windshield Glass. >

Note. Use the markings on the glass to apply adhesive and primer, and to install the dam rubber - rear gate and the spacer - rear gate.

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Scheme 36: INSTALLATION

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  1. Fabricate the cartridge nozzle tip as shown and set the sealant gun with the adhesive.
  2. Smoothen and clean the adhesive surfaces of the glass - rear gate and body using the same procedures as for the glass - front window. < Ref. to «INSTALLATION»(ref-662103-S32629021572014101300000) , Windshield Glass. >
  3. Attach the rubber - rear gate to the glass - rear gate.
  4. Attach the dam rubber - rear gate to the glass - rear gate.
  5. Install the glass - rear gate. Apply the primer to the adhesive surface of glass - rear gate side and body side using sponge. Apply adhesive to the glass - rear gate end back surface. Attach the dam rubber - rear gate to the glass - rear gate. Insert the locating pins - rear gate into the rear gate panel holes, and install the fastener - rear gate to the fastener on the body side, and then install the glass - rear gate. Lightly press the entire perimeter of the glass - rear gate for tight fit. Make flush the adhesive surface jutted out using spatula.
  6. After completion of all work, allow the vehicle to stand for about 24 hours. NOTE: When opening/closing the door after the glass - rear gate was bonded, always lower the glass assembly - door first, and then open/close it carefully. Move the vehicle slowly. For minimum drying time and vehicle standing time before driving after bonding, follow instructions or instruction manual from the adhesive manufacturer.
  7. Connect the rear defogger connector.
  8. Install the motor assembly - rear wiper and the arm assembly - rear wiper. Tightening torque: Motor assembly - rear wiper and arm assembly - rear wiper: < Ref. to «REAR WIPER»(ref-662182-S42696023262014101300000) , COMPONENT, General Description. >
  9. Install the trim panel - rear gate. < Ref. to «INSTALLATION»(ref-662136-S28475658592014101300000) , Rear Gate Trim. >
  10. After curing of adhesive, pour the water on external surface of vehicle to check that there are no water leaks. NOTE: When a vehicle is returned to the user, tell him or her that the vehicle should not be subjected to heavy impact for at least three days.
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the trim panel - rear pillar UPR. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662136-S09970708632014101300000) , Rear Quarter Trim. >
  3. Remove the glass - rear quarter in the same procedure as for the glass - front window. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662103-S27224664912014101300000) , Windshield Glass. >

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Scheme 40: INSTALLATION

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  1. Fabricate the cartridge nozzle tip as shown and set the sealant gun with the adhesive.
  2. Smoothen and clean the adhesive surfaces of the glass - rear quarter and body using the same procedures as for the glass - front window. < Ref. to «INSTALLATION»(ref-662103-S32629021572014101300000) , Windshield Glass. >
  3. Install the dam rubber - rear and the seal - rear quarter to the glass - rear quarter.
  4. Install the glass - rear quarter in the same procedure as for the glass - front window. < Ref. to «INSTALLATION»(ref-662103-S32629021572014101300000) , Windshield Glass. > Apply the primer to the adhesive surface of glass - rear quarter side and body side using sponge. Apply adhesive to the glass - rear quarter end back surface. Mount the fastener - rear quarter on the vehicle body. Insert the locating pins - rear quarter into the side panel holes, and install the glass - rear quarter. Lightly press the entire perimeter of the glass - rear quarter for tight fit. Make flush the adhesive surface jutted out using spatula.
  5. After completion of all work, allow the vehicle to stand for about 24 hours. NOTE: When opening/closing the door after the glass - rear quarter was bonded, always lower the glass assembly - door first, and then open/close it carefully. Move the vehicle slowly. For minimum drying time and vehicle standing time before driving after bonding, follow instructions or instruction manual from the adhesive manufacturer.
  6. Install the trim panel - rear pillar UPR. < Ref. to «INSTALLATION»(ref-662136-S38753407812014101300000) , Rear Quarter Trim. >
  7. After curing of adhesive, pour the water on external surface of vehicle to check that there are no water leaks. NOTE: When a vehicle is returned to the user, tell him or her that the vehicle should not be subjected to heavy impact for at least three days.