PROCEDURE
PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the ignition 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.
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.
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL
REMOVE FRONT FENDER MAIN SEAL LH
REMOVE FRONT FENDER MAIN SEAL RH
REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM LH
REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM RH
REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING LH
Remove the windshield outside moulding.
Put protective tape around the moulding.
Using a moulding remover, detach the 6 clips and remove the moulding.
Note
When removing the windshield outside moulding, be careful not to damage the roof drip side finish moulding clip labeled A in the illustration.
If a roof drip side finish moulding clip is damaged or becomes detached from the vehicle, replace it with a new one.
REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE NO. 4 WINDSHIELD MOULDING PAD
Remove the 4 No. 4 windshield moulding pads.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure to remove the 4 pads on the other side.
REMOVE NO. 3 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP
Tech Tips
Perform the following procedures if replacing any No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip(s).
Put a 4 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit into a drill.
Wind tape around the drill bit approximately 5 mm (0.197 in.) from the tip of the drill.
Tech Tips
Tape the 4 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit to prevent the drill bit from going too deep.
| *a | 5 mm |
Lightly press the drill against the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip(s), drill off the flanges of the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip(s), and remove the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip(s).
Note
Pressing the drill too firmly will cause the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip to turn and result in the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip not being drilled through.
Do not pry the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clips with the drill, because this may cause damage to the installation holes of the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clips or the drill bit.
Note
Be careful of the drilled No. 3 windshield outside moulding clips as they may become hot.
Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip fragments and shavings from the drilled areas.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure to remove the clip(s) on the other side.
REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING CLIP
Tech Tips
Perform the following procedures if replacing any roof drip side finish moulding clip.
Remove the roof drip side finish moulding clips.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure to remove the clip on the other side.
REMOVE FRONT ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH
REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH
REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY
REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER
REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH
REMOVE VISOR HOLDER
REMOVE CENTER VISOR ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Sub Visor)
REMOVE CENTER VISOR ASSEMBLY RH (w/ Sub Visor)
REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER (w/ EC Mirror)
REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (w/ EC Mirror)
REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (w/o EC Mirror)
REMOVE RAIN SENSOR COVER (w/ Rain Sensor)
REMOVE RAIN SENSOR (w/ Rain Sensor)
REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING
w/ Sliding Roof:
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.
Refer to the following procedures Click here.
w/o Sliding Roof:
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.
Refer to the following procedures Click here.
REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING
| *1 | Cut |
Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in the illustration.
Note
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
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.
REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS
Tech Tips
Be careful not to damage the wire harnesses near the windshield glass with the piano wire.
w/o Heated Windshield Defroster:
Disconnect the connector A.
Tech Tips
w/o Heated Windshield Defroster:
The vehicle only has connector A.
w/ Heated Windshield Defroster:
Disconnect the 3 connectors.
| *1 | Plastic Sheet |
| *2 | Protective Tape |
| *3 | Stopper |
| *4 | Piano Wire |
Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches.
From the interior, insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass as shown in the illustration.
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 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.
| *1 | Matchmark |
Place matchmarks over the glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.
Note
Matchmarks do not need to be placed if not reusing the glass.
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.
Disconnect the stoppers.
Using suction cups, remove the glass.
REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER
Using a scraper, remove the 2 stoppers.
REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS ADHESIVE DAM
Using a scraper, remove the dam.
REMOVE FRONT INNER WINDOW MOULDING COVER LH
Using a scraper, remove the cover.
CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS
Using a scraper, remove the damaged stoppers, dam and adhesive sticking to the glass.
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.
REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER
Remove the 2 windshield glass stoppers.
CLEAN VEHICLE BODY
| *1 | Adhesive |
Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
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.
Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with cleaner.
Tech Tips
Even if all the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.