WINDSHIELD GLASS REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL


    1. A01638L

      Using a clip remover, remove the 9 clips and cool air intake duct seal.

  2. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (for LHD)


    1. A016120

      Remove the 5 clips and engine room side cover LH.

  3. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (for RHD)


    1. A015Z63

      Remove the 4 clips and engine room side cover LH.

  4. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH (for LHD)


    1. A0161AL

      Remove the 3 clips and engine room side cover RH.

  5. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH (for RHD)


    1. A015YK3

      Remove the 4 clips and engine room side cover RH.

  6. REMOVE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR LH


    1. A0162I4

      Separate the clip on the rubber portion of the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly from the front upper fender protector LH.

    2. Disengage the 4 clips and the claw to remove the front upper fender protector LH.

  7. REMOVE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  8. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH


    1. Put protective tape around the roof drip side finish moulding.

    2. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 6 clips and remove the roof drip side finish moulding.

      Note


      • Do not remove the clips.

      • If the clips are damaged or dropped off, replace them with new clips.

      A0163FVE01

  9. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  10. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP

    Tech Tips

    Perform the following procedure if replacing the No. 1 windshield outside moulding clips.


    1. Remove the 5 No. 1 windshield outside moulding clips.

      A0161PKE01

  11. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP


    1. A015ZOKE01

      Using a screwdriver, remove the front wiper arm head cap.

      Tech Tips


      • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

      • Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  12. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A0160CI

      Remove the nut and the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH.

  13. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH


    1. A01603Q

      Remove the nut and the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH.

  14. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A015ZRH

      Remove the 2 clips.

    2. Disengage the 11 claws and pull out the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.

      A015ZVQ

  15. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH


    1. A0160BJE01

      Put protective tape around the front door scuff plate.

    2. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips.

    3. A0161H2

      Disengage the 7 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.

  16. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH


    1. A016285

      Disengage the 4 claws and remove the front door opening trim cover LH.

  17. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH


    1. A0160TLE01

      Pull the upper part of the garnish toward the inside of the cabin and disengage the garnish from the base of the 2 clips.

      Tech Tips

      Make the front pillar garnish LH hang down from the front pillar garnish clip.

    2. A0160B0E01

      Turn the end of the front pillar garnish clip 90° with needle-nosed pliers and remove it from the front pillar garnish LH.

      Note


      • Front pillar garnish clips are reusable if they are not removed from the vehicle and have no damage.

      • Replace the front pillar garnish clips with new ones if they are removed from the vehicle.

    3. Disengage the guide at the front end of the front pillar garnish LH and remove it.

    4. A0162A3E01

      Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly.


      1. Thoroughly cover the airbag with a cloth or nylon sheet and fix the ends of the cover with adhesive tape, as shown in the illustration.

        Note

        Cover the curtain shield airbag with a protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish is removed.

  18. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  19. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  20. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  21. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER


    1. A015YSU

      Disengage the 2 claws and remove the inner rear view mirror stay holder cover as shown in the illustration.

  22. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/o Sliding Roof)


    1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 claws and open the cover.

      A015ZL8

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Remove the 2 screws.

    3. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips.

    4. Disengage the 2 guides.

    5. Disconnect the connector and remove the map light assembly.

  23. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/ Sliding Roof)


    1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 claws and open the cover.

      A0161JL

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Remove the 2 screws.

    3. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips.

    4. Disengage the 2 guides.

    5. Disconnect the connector and remove the map light assembly.

  24. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY


    1. A015YPL

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Using a "TORX" socket wrench (T20), remove the screw and inner rear view mirror.

  25. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and remove the 2 assist grip covers.

      A0162DNE01

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Disengage the 2 clips and remove the assist grip sub-assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the other 3 assist grips.

  26. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER


    1. A01625V

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 claws and remove the visor bracket cover.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure to remove the cover on the other side.

  27. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A0162W1

      Remove the 2 screws and visor assembly LH.

  28. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  29. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER


    1. A0162PQ

      Remove the visor holder by turning it counterclockwise.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure to remove the holder on the other side.

  30. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR


    1. A015YM3E01

      Release the stopper by pulling it down.

    2. A0161DE

      Disconnect the connector and remove the rain sensor as shown in the illustration.

  31. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR TAPE


    1. Remove the rain sensor tape.

  32. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (w/o Sliding Roof)

    It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining assembly. Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining assembly so that the windshield glass can be removed Click here.

  33. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (w/ Sliding Roof)

    It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining assembly. Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining assembly so that the windshield glass can be removed Click here.

  34. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING


    1. A0161UYE01

      Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in the illustration.

      Note


      • Do not damage the vehicle body with the knife.

      • If the vehicle body is damaged, repair the damaged portion by applying an anti-rust coating after removing the windshield glass.

    2. Remove the remaining windshield outside moulding from the windshield glass.

      Note

      When removing the windshield outside moulding, make a partial cut, and then pull and remove it by hand.

  35. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS


    1. A01620WE01

      Disconnect the windshield glass stoppers.

      Note


      • 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.

      Tech Tips

      Depending on the vehicle, 1-piece or 2-piece type stoppers are used.

    2. A0160CUE01

      Apply protective tape to the vehicle body around the windshield glass.

      Tech Tips

      Apply protective tape to the vehicle body to prevent it from being scratched.

    3. A015ZTJ

      Disconnect the connector.

    4. A0160BVE01

      Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass from the interior.

    5. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.

    6. Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.

      Note


      • When separating the glass, take care not to damage the paint or interior and exterior ornaments.

      • To prevent the safety pad from being scratched when removing the glass, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and safety pad.

    7. A0161G7E01

      Place matchmarks on the windshield glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Matchmarks are not needed to be placed if the glass will not be reused.

    8. Using suction cups, remove the windshield glass.

      Note


      • Be careful not to drop the windshield glass.

      • Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the windshield glass.

  36. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS ADHESIVE DAM


    1. A015Z89

      Using a scraper, remove the windshield glass adhesive dam.

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.

      • Be sure to replace the window glass adhesive dam with a new one.

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


    1. A015ZY4

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

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.

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

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


    1. A015ZY4

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

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.

      • Be sure to replace the No. 2 windshield glass stoppers with new ones.

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


    1. A0162O1

      Remove the 2 No. 1 windshield glass stoppers as shown in the illustration.

      Note

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

  40. CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS


    1. A0162M3

      Using a scraper, remove the damaged stoppers, dam and adhesive sticking to the glass.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.

    2. Clean the outer circumference of the windshield glass with a non-residue solvent.

      Note


      • 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.

  41. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY


    1. A015ZWYE02

      Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.


      1. Using a knife, cut away any rough adhesive on the contact surface of the vehicle body to ensure the appropriate surface shape.

        Note

        Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

        Tech Tips

        Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.

      2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with a piece of cloth saturated with cleaner.

        Tech Tips

        Even if all the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.