PROCEDURE
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
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.
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 SIDE PANEL PROTECTOR LH
REMOVE FRONT FENDER SIDE PANEL PROTECTOR RH
REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH
INSTALL FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH
REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM COVER
REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH
REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE WINDSHIELD LOWER OUTSIDE MOULDING LH
Remove the windshield outside moulding.
Put protective tape around the moulding.
Using a moulding remover, detach the 5 clips and remove the moulding.
Note
When removing the windshield outside moulding, be careful not to damage the roof drip side finish moulding clip.
If a roof drip side finish moulding clip is damaged or becomes detached from the vehicle, replace it with a new one.
REMOVE WINDSHIELD LOWER OUTSIDE MOULDING RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY RH
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 ASSIST GRIP PLUG LH
REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 ASSIST GRIP PLUG RH
REMOVE NO. 1 ASSIST GRIP
REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH
REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH
REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER LH
REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER RH
REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH
REMOVE VISOR HOLDER
REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY
REMOVE RAIN SENSOR COVER (w/ Rain Sensor)
REMOVE RAIN SENSOR (w/ Rain Sensor)
REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (w/o EC Mirror)
REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER (w/ EC Mirror)
REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (w/ EC Mirror)
REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
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 GLASS
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 specifications, a 1-piece or 2-piece type stopper is used.
| *A | for 1-piece Type | *B | for 2-piece Type |
| *1 | No. 1 Windshield Glass Stopper | *2 | No. 2 Windshield Glass Stopper |
| *1 | Protective Tape |
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 | Plastic Sheet |
| *2 | Piano Wire |
| *3 | Wooden Blocks |
| *4 | Protective Tape |
| *5 | Stopper |
| *a | Matchmark |
Place matchmarks over the glass and vehicle body at the locations indicated in the illustration.
Note
Matchmarks do not need to be placed if not reusing the glass.
w/ Windshield Deicer System:
Disconnect the windshield deicer connector.
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 WINDSHIELD GLASS ADHESIVE DAM
Using a scraper, remove the adhesive dam.
Note
Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
Be sure to replace the adhesive dam with a new one.
REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING
Using a scraper, remove the moulding.
Note
Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
Be sure to replace the moulding with a new one.
REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER
Using a scraper, remove the 2 stoppers.
Note
Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
Be sure to replace the stoppers with new ones.
REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type)
Remove the 2 No. 1 stoppers.
Note
Be sure to replace the No. 1 stoppers with new ones.
REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP
Remove the 5 No. 1 windshield moulding clips.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure to remove the 5 clips 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 clips.
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 clips, drill off the flanges of the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clips, and remove it.
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.
CAUTION:
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 clips on the other side.
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 surface of the glass after cleaning it.
Be careful not to damage the glass.
Even if using new glass, clean the glass with non-residue solvent.
CLEAN VEHICLE BODY
| *1 | Adhesive |
| *2 | Vehicle Body |
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.