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=== Removing the Windows ===

* Park the car in direct sunlight until it is hot to the touch. This softens the butyl rope sealant.
* Remove the upper plastic interior hatch trim (quarter window trim). Be careful, as the top clips like to break.
* Locate the two nuts securing the quarter windows in place. Use a 10 mm wrench to remove the nuts.
* Gently push out on the window from inside to break the butyl seal. From outside, carefully pull the window away from the car and set it aside.
* Use mineral spirits to remove the butyl sealant from the quarter panel and quarter window.

==== Removing Taillamps ====

* Remove the rear trim plastic and locate the taillamp mounting nuts.
* Remove these nuts and carefully push the taillamp outward. Each taillamp is sealed in the same manner as the quarter windows.
* Carefully clean all butyl from the taillamps and chassis using mineral spirits.

![Tail lamp removal](images/Raredare1/Sealing%20windows/Taillights.png)

Note: If you use a scraper to help remove the butyl, be careful not to scratch the surface. Scratches will lead to rust and eventually, to leaks.