WINDSHIELD GLASS REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP

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  2. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH

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  3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH

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  4. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SIDE PANEL PROTECTOR LH

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  5. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SIDE PANEL PROTECTOR RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  6. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  7. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING LH

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  8. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

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

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

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

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

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  13. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR (w/ Rain Sensor)

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  14. REMOVE PROTECTOR (w/ Humidity Sensor)

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  15. REMOVE HUMIDITY SENSOR (w/ Humidity Sensor)

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  16. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

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  17. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH

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  18. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  19. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  20. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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  21. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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  22. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  23. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER (for LH Side)

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  24. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH

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  25. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  26. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  27. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER

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

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  29. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY


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

      Tech Tips

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

  30. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. w/ Front Window Deicer System:


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        *A LHD
        *B RHD

        Disengage the 3 clamps.

      2. Disconnect the connector.

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      *1 Protective Tape

      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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      *1 Wooden Block
      *2 Plastic Sheet
      *3 Stopper
      *4 Piano Wire

      Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass from the interior, as shown in the illustration.

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

    5. Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the windshield glass sub-assembly.

      Note


      • 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.

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      *1 Matchmark

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

      Tech Tips

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

    7. Disconnect the windshield glass stoppers.

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      *A 1-piece Type *B 2-pieceType
      *1 No. 1 Stopper *2 No. 2 Stopper

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

      Tech Tips

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

    8. Using suction cups, remove the windshield glass sub-assembly.

      Note


      • 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.

  31. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS ADHESIVE DAM


    1. When reusing the windshield glass sub-assembly:


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        *A Back Side

        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.

  32. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING


    1. When reusing the windshield glass sub-assembly:


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        *A Back Side

        Using a scraper, remove the windshield outside moulding.

        Note


        • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.

        • Be sure to replace the windshield outside moulding with a new one.

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


    1. When reusing the windshield glass sub-assembly:


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        *A Back Side

        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 1-piece type No. 1 windshield glass stoppers with a new pair of 2-piece type No. 1 and No. 2 windshield glass stoppers.

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


    1. When reusing the windshield glass sub-assembly:


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        *A Back Side

        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.

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


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      Remove the 2 No. 1 windshield glass stoppers.

      Note

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

  36. CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS


    1. When reusing the windshield glass:


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        Using a scraper, remove any adhesive tape and adhesive residue from the windshield 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.

  37. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY


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      *1 Adhesive
      *2 Body

      Clean and shape the contact surfaces of the vehicle body.


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