WINDSHIELD GLASS REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

PRECAUTION

Note

After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Spare Tire)

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REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/o Spare Tire)

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REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD LH (w/o Spare Tire)

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REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH

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DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY 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

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REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM LH

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REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM RH

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REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH

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REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH

Tech Tips

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL

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REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH (for LHD)

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REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH (for RHD)

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REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER PROTECTOR LH

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REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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REMOVE CENTER ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH

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REMOVE CENTER ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING RH

Tech Tips

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP

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REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP

Tech Tips

Use the same procedures described for the No. 2 windshield outside moulding clip.
REMOVE NO. 2 ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING CLIP

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REMOVE NO. 3 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP

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REMOVE NO. 1 ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING CLIP

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REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH

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REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

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REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER

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REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH

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REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH

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REMOVE VISOR HOLDER

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REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY

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REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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REMOVE RAIN SENSOR COVER (w/o Driver Monitor Camera)

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REMOVE RAIN SENSOR COVER (w/ Driver Monitor Camera)

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REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (w/o Automatic High Beam System, Adaptive HighBeam System)

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REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (w/ Automatic High Beam System, Adaptive HighBeam System)

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REMOVE OBJECT RECOGNITION CAMERA (w/ Driver Monitor Camera)

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REMOVE RAIN SENSOR

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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.
REMOVE UPPER WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING
*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.
REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS
1. 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.
4. *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.
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.
8. Using suction cups, remove the glass.
REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER
1. Using a scraper, remove the 2 stoppers.
REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS RETAINER
1. Using a scraper, remove the 2 retainers.
REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS ADHESIVE DAM
1. Using a scraper, remove the dam.
REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS SEAL
1. Using a scraper, remove the seal.
CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS
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.
REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER
1. Remove the No. 1 windshield glass stoppers.
CLEAN VEHICLE BODY
1. *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.