Removal

WINDSHIELD / WINDOWGLASS: WINDSHIELD GLASS:

REMOVAL

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
2. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH
3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH
4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH
5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH
6. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

7. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY Removal

8. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR (w/ Rain Sensor) Removal

9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
11. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal

12. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH
13. REMOVE ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY Removal

14. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH
15. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH
16. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER
17. REMOVE FRONT ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

18. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
19. REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOULDING






(a) Using a knife, cut off the moulding, as shown in the illustration.
- Do not damage the vehicle body with the knife.
- If the vehicle body is damaged, repair the damaged portion by applying an anti-rust coating after removing the windshield glass.

(b) Remove the remaining moulding from the windshield glass.
HINT: When removing the moulding, make a partial cut, then pull and remove it by hand.

20. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS ASSEMBLY






(a) Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass from the interior.






(b) Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
(c) Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the windshield glass.
NOTICE:
- When separating the windshield glass, take care not to damage the paint or the interior and exterior ornaments.
- To prevent the safety pad from being scratched when removing the windshield glass, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and safety pad.





(d) Place matchmarks on the windshield glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.
HINT: Matchmarks do not need to be placed if the windshield glass is not going to be reused.

(e) Using a suction cup, remove the windshield glass assembly.
NOTICE:
- Be careful not to drop the windshield glass.
- Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the windshield glass.

21. REMOVE WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM
(a) Using a scraper, remove the adhesive dam.
NOTICE:
- Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
- Be sure to replace the adhesive dam with a new one.

22. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER
(a) Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 2 stoppers.
NOTICE:
- Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
- Be sure to replace the No. 2 stoppers with new ones.

23. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS RETAINER
(a) Using a scraper, remove the 2 retainers.
NOTICE:
- Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
- Be sure to replace the retainer with a new one.

24. CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS






(a) Using a scraper, remove the adhesive tape and adhesive sticking to the windshield glass.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.

(b) Clean the outer circumference of the windshield glass with a non-residue solvent.
NOTICE:
- Do not touch the windshield glass surface after cleaning it.
- Even if using a new windshield glass, clean the windshield glass with a non-residue solvent.

25. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY






(a) Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
(1) Using a knife, cut away any rough adhesive on the contact surface of the vehicle body to ensure the appropriate surface shape.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
HINT: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.
(2) Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with a piece of cloth saturated with cleaner.
HINT: Even if all the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.