WINDSHIELD REMOVAL

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1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Windshield wiper arm and blade (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2)  Cowl grille (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  Rearview mirror (See REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)  Sunvisor (See HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5)  Interior light (except regular cab) (See INTERIOR LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(6)  A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Set the headliner out of the way.

4.  Apply protective tape along the edge of the body.

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Note

•  Overlap and adhere the protective tape to the corners to prevent damage.

5.  Remove the windshield molding by pulling it outward.

Note

•  If the windshield molding is difficult to remove, warm the windshield molding using a hot air blower.

•  The windshield molding is a replacement part.

Not Reusing Windshield

Note

•  For the areas of the sealant that are difficult to cut, use the SST (piano wire) and follow the procedure under “Reusing Windshield”.

1.  Cut out the sealant all around the glass using a sealant remover.

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2.  Remove the windshield.

Reusing Windshield

Warning

•  Using the SST (piano wire) with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using the SST (piano wire).

Note

•  Before removing the windshield from the body, mark the position of the windshield by affixing tape to the windshield and body panel.

1.  On the inside of the vehicle, insert the SST (piano wire) which has been cut to sufficient length.

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2.  Wind each end of the SST (piano wire) around a bar.

Note

•  Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length of the SST (piano wire) to prevent it from breaking due to localized heating.

3.  Secure one end of the SST (piano wire), and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant around the windshield.

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4.  Pinch the pin from the inside of the vehicle and detach it.

5.  Remove the windshield.

6.  Remove the dam from the glass.

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7.  Remove the windshield upper molding and the windshield side molding from the windshield.

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