Front windshield glass removal

1. Component views

Front windshield glass

Part name

  1. Cowl cover
  2. Engine hood rear seal
  3. Front windshield glass
  4. Side cowl cover (RH)
  5. Molding
  6. Side cowl cover (LH)

2. SRS airbag safety information

1. Handling deployed airbag

Warning

  • When handling the airbag, the safety precautions must be observed.
  • The surface of the deployed airbag may contain a small amount of sodium hydroxide.
    This is a byproduct of the deployment reaction, and may cause irritation if it comes in contact with the skin or eyes.
  • Be sure to wear gloves and safety glasses when handling an airbag after deployment.
  • Wash hands with soap after handling.

Caution

  • After the airbag is deployed, inspect for burning or melting caused by excessive heat, or any other problems.
  • If the SRS coil is damaged, replace it.

2. Handling undeployed airbag assembly

Warning

  • When transporting an undeployed airbag, make sure that the trim cover is facing away from your body.
  • Never carry an airbag with pretensioner by holding the connector or harness.
  • When placing an undeployed airbag, make sure to face the trim cover upward.
  • Do not put any object on the steering wheel with the airbag surface facing downward.
  • Not following this procedure may result in fire or injuries.

3. SRS airbag preparation

1. SRS deactivation

1) Set the ignition switch to LOCK and remove the key.

Note

  • For models with the passive entry and start system, turn the power mode OFF.

2) Remove the SRS fuse from the fuse relay box.

3) Disconnect the battery cable from the battery negative terminal.

Caution

  • After turning OFF the ignition switch (power mode for models with passive entry and start system), do not disconnect the battery cable within 3 minutes.
  • If the battery cable is disconnected within 3 minutes, the vehicle electronic control system may malfunction.
  • If the battery cable is disconnected, perform the setting of the front door power window switch with AUTO UP/AUTO DOWN function after connecting the battery negative terminal.
  • After disconnecting the battery cable, do not perform work for approximately 15 seconds.

4. Head lining removal

Refer to "9.Body, Cab, Accessories 9L.Exterior, Interior Trim head lining (regular cab) removal".

Refer to "9.Body, Cab, Accessories 9L.Exterior, Interior Trim head lining (crew cab) removal".

Refer to "9.Body, Cab, Accessories 9L.Exterior, Interior Trim head lining (extended cab) removal".

5. Audio and navigation system removal

1. Models equipped with display units

1) Remove the display unit as a set with the bezel from the instrument panel.

Caution

  • When removing the display unit, place a cloth to the instrument panel.
  • If a cloth is not used, the surface of the instrument panel may be damaged.

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  1. Bezel
  2. Display unit
  3. Clip

2) Disconnect the connector from the display unit.

2. Models equipped with 2DIN audio

1) Remove the 2DIN audio as a set with the bezel from the instrument panel.

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  1. Bezel
  2. 2DIN audio
  3. Clip

2) Disconnect the connector from the 2DIN audio.

6. Instrument panel passenger-side upper cover removal

1) Remove the instrument panel passenger-side upper cover from the instrument panel.

High grade type (RHD)

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  1. Instrument panel passenger-side upper cover
  2. Screw

High grade type (LHD)

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  1. Instrument panel passenger-side upper cover
  2. Screw

Low grade type (RHD)

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  1. Instrument panel passenger-side upper cover

Low grade type (LHD)

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  1. Instrument panel passenger-side upper cover

7. Meter cluster removal

1) Remove the meter cluster from the instrument panel.

RHD

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  1. Clip
  2. Claw section

LHD

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  1. Clip
  2. Claw section

8. Instrument panel removal

1) Remove the side cover from the instrument panel.

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  1. Side cover
  2. Claw section

2) Disconnect the passenger airbag from the reinforcement.

3) Disconnect the connector from the instrument panel (upper side).

4) Remove the instrument panel (upper side) from the instrument panel (lower side).

High grade type

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  1. Instrument panel (Upper side)
  2. Clip
  3. Claw section

Low grade type

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  1. Instrument panel (Upper side)
  2. Clip
  3. Claw section

9. Stereo camera removal

1. Models with stereo cameras

Caution

  • Perform work without touching the stereo camera lens.
  • If the stereo camera lens is touched, replace the stereo camera.
  • Do not subject the stereo camera to a strong impact.
  • If the stereo camera is removed, cover it with plastic sheets, etc., to prevent damage.

1) Disengage the claw section and remove the stereo camera cover lid from the stereo camera cover.

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  1. Claw section
  2. Stereo camera cover lid

2) Disengage the claw section and slide the stereo camera cover in the direction of the arrow.

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  1. Claw section
  2. Stereo camera cover

3) Remove the stereo camera cover from the front windshield glass.

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  1. Stereo camera cover

4) Disconnect the connector from the stereo camera.

5) Remove the stereo camera from the stereo camera bracket.

Caution

  • Do not press the aluminum tape section.

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  1. Aluminum tape
  2. Stereo camera

10. Room mirror removal

1. Models with automatic anti-glare mirrors (Models with stereo cameras)

1) Remove the room mirror from the front windshield glass.

Note

  • Remove the screw and pull out the room mirror upward.

2) Disconnect the connector from the room mirror.

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  1. Room mirror
  2. Screw

2. Models with manual anti-glare mirrors (Models with stereo cameras)

1) Remove the room mirror from the front windshield glass.

Note

  • Remove the screw and pull out the room mirror upward.

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  1. Room mirror
  2. Screw

3. Models with automatic anti-glare mirrors (Models without stereo cameras)

1) Push down the upper part of the harness cover in the direction of the arrow.

2) Remove the harness cover from the front windshield glass.

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  1. Harness cover

3) Remove the room mirror from the front windshield glass.

Note

  • Remove the screw and pull out the room mirror upward.

4) Disconnect the connector from the room mirror.

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  1. Room mirror
  2. Screw

4. Models with manual anti-glare mirrors (Models without stereo cameras)

1) While pushing down the latch, remove the room mirror from the front windshield glass.

Note

  • If the latch does not come off, remove the mirror cover.

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  1. Latch
  2. Front windshield glass
  3. Mirror cover

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  1. Room mirror

5. Models without anti-glare mirrors

1) Remove the room mirror from the front windshield glass.

Note

  • While holding the mirror base section, pull it in the vertical direction of the glass and remove.

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  1. Room mirror
  2. Mirror base

11. Rain and light sensor disconnect

1. Models with rain and light sensors

1) Remove the cover from the front windshield glass.

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  1. Cover

2) Disconnect the connector from the rain and light sensor.

12. Wiper arm removal

1) Remove the wiper arm cover from the wiper arm.

2) Remove the wiper arm from the wiper linkage.

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  1. Wiper arm cover
  2. Nut
  3. Wiper arm, blade

13. Cowl cover removal

1) Remove the side cowl cover from the cowl cover.

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  1. Side cowl cover

2) Disconnect the washer hose at the location shown in the following diagram.

3) Remove the cowl cover from the cowl panel.

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  1. Engine hood rear seal
  2. Cowl cover

14. Front windshield glass removal

1) Cut open the adhered caulking material with a knife.

2) Secure one end of 0.5 mm {0.02 in} diameter piano steel wire to a piece of wood to use it as a handle.

3) Pierce the other end of the piano wire through the caulking material adhered to the edge of the front windshield glass using 2 pairs of needle nose pliers.

4) Secure the other end of the piano wire to another piece of wood.

5) Carefully move the piano wire like a saw with an assistant worker to cut out the caulking material adhered over the entire edge of the front windshield glass.

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  1. Piano wire
  2. Sealing agent
  3. Rectangular wooden blocks, etc., installed on both ends of the piano wire
  4. Front windshield glass

6) Remove the front windshield glass from the body.

7) Remove any remaining caulking agent from the body section that secures the front windshield glass.

8) Wipe off the caulking material remaining on the front windshield glass with a soft cloth and lead-free gasoline.

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