WINDSHIELD GLASS REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedures for the LHD and RHD.

  • The procedures listed below are for the LHD.

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work. Click here.

  2. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH

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  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  4. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM LH

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  5. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM RH

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  6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH

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  7. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  8. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL

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  9. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER PROTECTOR LH

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  10. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  11. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING CENTER LH

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  12. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING CENTER RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  13. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP

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  14. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedures described for the No. 2 windshield outside moulding clip.

  15. REMOVE ROOF NO. 2 DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING CLIP

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  16. REMOVE NO. 3 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP

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  17. REMOVE ROOF NO. 1 DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING CLIP

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  18. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH

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  19. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

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  20. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER

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  21. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH

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  22. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH

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  23. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER

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  24. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  25. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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  26. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR COVER (w/ Rain Sensor)

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  27. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR COVER (w/ Rain Sensor, w/ Lane Keeping System)

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  28. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY

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  29. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR (w/ Rain Sensor)

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  30. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING


    1. Partially remove the roof headlining.

      Tech Tips

      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.

      For Standard Body, refer to the following procedures ( Click here).

      For Long Body, refer to the following procedures ( Click here).

  31. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING UPPER

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    *1 Cut

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

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

    2. Pull the shaded area shown in the illustration by hand to remove the windshield outside moulding.

      Tech Tips

      Make a partial cut in the moulding. Then pull and remove it by hand.

  32. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS


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      Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches.

    2. From the interior, insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass as shown in the illustration.

    3. Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.

      Note


      • When separating the glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle's 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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      *1 Matchmark

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

      Tech Tips

      Matchmarks do not need to be placed if not reusing the glass.

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      w/ Windshield Deicer System:

      Disconnect the windshield deicer connector.

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

      Note

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

    7. Disconnect the stoppers.

    8. Using suction cups, remove the glass.

  33. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER


    1. Using a scraper, remove the 2 stoppers.

  34. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS RETAINER


    1. Using a scraper, remove the 2 retainers.

  35. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS ADHESIVE DAM


    1. Using a scraper, remove the dam.

  36. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS SEAL


    1. Using a scraper, remove the seal.

  37. CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS

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

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

      Note


      • 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.

  38. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER


    1. Remove the No. 1 windshield glass stoppers.

  39. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY


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      *1 Adhesive

      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.

        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 cleaner.

        Tech Tips

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