WINDSHIELD REMOVAL

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Replacement parts

Reusing Windshield

1.  Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

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)  Side cowl grille (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)  Front wiper motor (See WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5)  Front fender molding (See FRONT FENDER MOLDING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(6)  Front pillar trim (See FRONT PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(7)  Sunvisor (See SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(8)  Front map light (See FRONT MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(9)  Assist handle (front) (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(10)  Sensor cover (See SENSOR COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Disconnect the rain sensor connector. (See RAIN SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Disconnect the forward sensing camera (FSC) connector. (See FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5.  Disconnect the auto-dimming rearview mirror connector. (With auto-dimming rearview mirror) (See AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

6.  Set the headliner aside. (See HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

7.  Apply protective tape along the edge of the body panel.

Caution

•  Overlap and apply the protective tape to the corners to prevent damage to the body panel.

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8.  Remove the windshield molding by pulling it outward.

Note

•  If it is difficult to remove the windshield molding, use a heat gun or the like to warm the windshield molding before removing it.

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9.  Cut the end of the piano wire diagonally.

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Warning

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

10.  Pass the piano wire from the cabin side through the sealant.

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11.  Wind each end of the piano wire around a bar.

Note

•  Since the piano wire can easily break if it is heated locally, cool it or change the area used as you cut the sealant.

•  Cut the sealant, being careful not to cut pins A and B.

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12.  Secure the piano wire on the cabin side, and pull the piano wire on the other side (vehicle exterior) in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to cut the windshield sealant.

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13.  Pinch pin A from the inside of the vehicle and detach it.

14.  Remove the windshield.

Not Reusing Windshield

1.  Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

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)  Side cowl grille (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)  Front wiper motor (See WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5)  Front fender molding (See FRONT FENDER MOLDING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(6)  Front pillar trim (See FRONT PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(7)  Sunvisor (See SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(8)  Front map light (See FRONT MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(9)  Assist handle (front) (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(10)  Sensor cover (See SENSOR COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(11)  Forward sensing camera (FSC) (See FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(12)  Rain sensor (See RAIN SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(13)  Auto-dimming rearview mirror (With auto-dimming rearview mirror) (See AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(14)  Rearview mirror (Without auto-dimming rearview mirror) (See REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Set the headliner aside. (See HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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

Caution

•  Overlap and apply the protective tape to the corners to prevent damage to the body panel.

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5.  Remove the windshield molding by pulling it outward.

Note

•  If it is difficult to remove the windshield molding, use a heat gun or the like to warm the windshield molding before removing it.

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6.  Cut the sealant around the windshield using a sealant remover.

Note

•  If it is difficult to cut the sealant, use piano wire and follow the procedure under [Reusing the windshield].

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7.  Remove the windshield.