Removal
WINDOW / GLASS: WINDSHIELD GLASS: REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.
2. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL Removal
3. REMOVE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR LH Removal
4. REMOVE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR RH Removal
5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH Removal
6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH Removal
7. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP Removal
8. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH Removal
9. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH Removal
10. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
11. REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY LH Removal
12. REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY RH Removal
13. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH Removal
14. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH Removal
15. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH Removal
16. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH Removal
17. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP PLUG Removal
18. REMOVE NO. 1 ASSIST GRIP Removal
19. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal
20. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH Removal
21. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
22. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER LH Removal
23. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER RH Removal
24. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH Removal
25. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH Removal
26. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER Removal
27. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY Removal
28. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (w/o EC Mirror) Removal
29. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER (w/ EC Mirror) Removal
30. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (w/ EC Mirror) Removal
31. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
(a) Partially remove the roof headlining.
HINT
It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining. Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining so that the windshield glass can be removed in a later step.
Refer to the following procedures Removal.
32. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING
(a) Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
(b) Remove the remaining moulding.
HINT
Make a partial cut in the moulding. Then pull and remove it by hand.
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33. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE UPPER MOULDING
Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
(a) Pull the shaded area shown in the illustration by hand to remove the windshield outside moulding.
HINT
Make a partial cut in the moulding. Then pull and remove it by hand.
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34. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS
NOTICE:
* There are No. 1 and No. 2 stoppers on the windshield glass as shown in the illustration. Be careful not to damage the windshield glass when cutting off the adhesive.
* To prevent the windshield glass from dropping when performing this operation, be sure to hold the windshield glass using suction cups.
HINT
Depending on the vehicle specifications, a 1-piece or 2-piece type stopper is used.
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Apply protective tape around the windshield glass assembly on the vehicle body.
HINT
Apply protective tape to the installation surface to prevent it from being scratched.
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From the interior, insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass as shown in the illustration.
(a) Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.
NOTICE:
* When separating the glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle paint or interior/exterior ornaments.
* To prevent the instrument panel from being scratched when removing the glass, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and instrument panel.
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Place matchmarks on the glass and vehicle body at the locations indicated in the illustration.
NOTICE:
Matchmarks do not need to be placed if not reusing the glass.
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(b) w/ Windshield Deicer System:
Disconnect the windshield deicer connector.
(c) Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.
NOTICE:
Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the glass.
(d) Disconnect the stoppers.
Using suction cups, remove the glass.
35. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS ADHESIVE DAM
(a) Using a scraper, remove the dam.
36. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (for 1-piece Type)
(a) Using a scraper, remove the 2 stoppers.
37. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type)
(a) Using a scraper, remove the 2 stoppers.
38. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type)
(a) Remove the 2 stoppers.
NOTICE:
Be sure to replace the No. 1 stoppers with new ones.
39. CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS
(a) Using a scraper, remove the damaged stoppers, dam and adhesive sticking to the glass.
(b) Clean the outer circumference of the glass with non-residue solvent.
NOTICE:
* Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it.
* Be careful not to damage the glass.
* Even if using new glass, clean the glass with non-residue solvent.
40. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY
(a) Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
(1) On the contact surface of the vehicle body, use a knife to cut away excess adhesive as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
HINT
Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.
(b) Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with cleaner.
HINT
Even if all the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.
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