WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL

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  2. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING


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      B004057 Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape around the windshield outside moulding.

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      Disengage the 2 claws and guide.

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      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 10 claws and remove the windshield outside moulding.

  3. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP

    Tech Tips

    Perform the following procedure only when replacement of a No. 1 windshield outside moulding clip is necessary.


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      Disengage the 5 claws and remove the 5 No. 1 windshield outside moulding clips as shown in the illustration.

  4. REMOVE NO. 3 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP

    Tech Tips

    Perform the following procedure only when replacement of a No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip is necessary.


    1. Remove the windshield glass sub-assembly.

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    2. Insert a 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit into a drill.

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      *a Tape

      Tape the 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) from the tip as shown in the illustration.

      Standard Measurement
      Area Measurement
      A 5.0 mm (0.197 in.)

      Note

      Tape the 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit to prevent the drill bit from going too deep.

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      *a Flange

      Lightly press the drill bit against the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip to drill off the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip flanges, and remove the 5 No. 3 windshield outside moulding clips.

      Note


      • Make sure to protect both the inside and outside of the vehicle as the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip shavings will fly about.

      • 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.

      • Prying the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clips with the drill may damage the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip installation holes or drill bit.

      • Be careful of the drilled No. 3 windshield outside moulding clips, as they may be hot.

    5. Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip fragments and shavings from the drilled areas.