Removal

WINDOW / GLASS: WINDSHIELD GLASS: REMOVAL

1. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH Removal

2. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH Removal

3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH Removal

4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

5. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

6. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (w/o EC Mirror) Removal

7. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER (w/ EC Mirror) Removal

8. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (w/ EC Mirror) Removal

9. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH Removal

10. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal

11. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH Removal

12. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

13. REMOVE ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (w/o Sliding Roof) Removal

14. REMOVE ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (w/ Sliding Roof) Removal

15. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/o Sliding Roof) Removal

16. REMOVE SPOT LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/ Sliding Roof) Removal

17. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

18. REMOVE REAR ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY LH Removal

19. REMOVE REAR ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

20. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER (for LH Side) Removal

21. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH Removal

22. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER (for RH Side)

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

23. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

24. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER Removal

25. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF OPENING TRIM MOULDING (w/ Sliding Roof) Removal

26. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

(a) Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining assembly so that the windshield glass can be removed.

NOTICE:
Do not damage the roof headlining assembly or body interior.

HINT
It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining assembly.

27. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) w/ Front Window Deicer System:

(1) Disengage each clamp and disconnect the connector.

(b) Apply protective tape to the area around the installation position of the windshield glass on the vehicle body to prevent it from being scratched.

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(d) Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects that can serve as handles.

(e) Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the windshield glass sub-assembly.

NOTICE:
* When separating the windshield glass sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the paint or 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.

(f) Place matchmarks on the windshield glass sub-assembly and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.

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HINT
Matchmarks are not necessary if the windshield glass sub-assembly is not going to be reused.

(g) Disconnect the windshield glass stoppers.

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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 falling when performing this operation, be sure to hold the windshield glass using suction cups.

HINT
Depending on the vehicle, either 1-piece or 2-piece type stoppers may be present.

(h) Using suction cups, remove the windshield glass sub-assembly.

NOTICE:
* Be careful not to drop the windshield glass sub-assembly.
* Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the windshield glass sub-assembly.

28. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS ADHESIVE DAM

(a) When reusing the windshield glass:

(1) Using a scraper, remove the windshield glass adhesive dam.

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NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
* Be sure to replace the window glass adhesive dam with a new one.

29. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING

(a) When reusing the windshield glass:

(1) Using a scraper, remove the windshield outside moulding.

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NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
* Be sure to replace the windshield outside moulding with a new one.

30. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (for 1-piece Type)

(a) When reusing the windshield glass:

(1) Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 1 windshield glass stoppers.

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NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
* Be sure to replace the 1-piece type No. 1 windshield glass stoppers with a new pair of 2-piece type No. 1 and No. 2 windshield glass stoppers.

31. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type)

(a) When reusing the windshield glass:

(1) Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 2 windshield glass stoppers.

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NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
* Be sure to replace the No. 2 windshield glass stoppers with new ones.

32. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS RETAINER

(a) When reusing the windshield glass:

(1) Remove the 2 windshield glass retainers.

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NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
* Be sure to replace the windshield glass retainers with new ones.

33. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type)

(a) Remove the 2 No. 1 windshield glass stoppers.

NOTICE:
Be sure to replace the No. 1 windshield glass stoppers with new ones.

34. CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS

(a) When reusing the windshield glass:

(1) Using a scraper, remove any adhesive dam and adhesive residue from the windshield glass.

NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.

(2) 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.

35. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY

(a) Clean and shape the contact surfaces of the vehicle body.

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(1) Using a knife, cut away excess adhesive on the contact surfaces of the vehicle body 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.

(2) Clean the contact surfaces 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.