WINDSHIELD GLASS REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. 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.

  2. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL

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  3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SIDE PANEL PROTECTOR LH

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  4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SIDE PANEL PROTECTOR RH

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  5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH

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  6. INSTALL FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH

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  7. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM COVER

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  8. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH

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  9. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH

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  10. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  11. REMOVE WINDSHIELD LOWER OUTSIDE MOULDING LH


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      Remove the windshield outside moulding.


      1. Put protective tape around the moulding.

      2. 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.

  12. REMOVE WINDSHIELD LOWER OUTSIDE MOULDING RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  13. REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY LH

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  14. REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY RH

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  15. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH

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  16. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH

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  17. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

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  18. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

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  19. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 ASSIST GRIP PLUG LH

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  20. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 ASSIST GRIP PLUG RH

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  21. REMOVE NO. 1 ASSIST GRIP

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  22. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH

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  23. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

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  24. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER LH

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  25. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER RH

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  26. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH

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  27. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH

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  28. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER

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  29. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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

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  31. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR (w/ Rain Sensor)

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

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

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

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  35. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY


    1. w/ Sliding Roof:


      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.

        Refer to the following procedures Click here.

    2. w/o Sliding Roof:


      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.

        Refer to the following procedures Click here.

  36. 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.

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    *A for 1-piece Type *B for 2-piece Type
    *1 No. 1 Windshield Glass Stopper *2 No. 2 Windshield Glass Stopper

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      *1 Protective Tape

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

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      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 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 Plastic Sheet
      *2 Piano Wire
      *3 Wooden Blocks
      *4 Protective Tape
      *5 Stopper
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      *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.

    5. 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.

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      Using suction cups, remove the glass.

  37. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS ADHESIVE DAM


    1. 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.

  38. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING


    1. 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.

  39. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER


    1. 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.

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


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      Remove the 2 No. 1 stoppers.

      Note

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

  41. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP

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

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure to remove the 5 clips on the other side.

  42. REMOVE NO. 3 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP

    Tech Tips

    Perform the following procedures if replacing any No. 3 windshield outside moulding clips.


    1. Put a 4 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit into a drill.

    2. 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.

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      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.

    4. 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.

  43. 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 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.

  44. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY

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    *1 Adhesive
    *2 Vehicle Body

    1. 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.