WINDSHIELD GLASS REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed or replaced during the windshield glass removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replacement Part or Procedure Necessary Procedures Effects/Inoperative when not Performed Link
Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal

w/ Power Back Door System:

Reset back door close position

 Power back door system

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Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedures listed below are for RHD vehicles.

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notice before proceeding with work.

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  2. 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.

    • If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.

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    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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  3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP

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  4. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH

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  5. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH

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  6. REMOVE FENDER APRON MUDGUARD SEAL SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

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  7. REMOVE FENDER APRON MUDGUARD SEAL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the RH side.

  8. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH

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  9. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the RH side.

  10. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  11. REMOVE FRONT ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  12. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH

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  13. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

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  14. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY

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  15. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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  16. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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  17. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER LH

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  18. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER RH

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  19. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH

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  20. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH

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  21. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER

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  22. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  23. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

    Remove a sufficient amount of the front portion of the roof headlining assembly so that windshield glass removal and installation procedures can be performed.


    1. Partially remove the roof headlining assembly.

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  24. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS

    Note


    • The windshield glass may fall while performing this procedure. Therefore, use suction cups to hold the windshield glass from the outside of the vehicle.

    • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass when cutting as the windshield glass stopper and No. 2 windshield glass stopper are installed to the windshield glass.


    1. w/ Windshield Deicer System:


      1. Disconnect the connector and detach the clamp.

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      B003KT0 Protective Tape

      Put protective tape on the body surface around the windshield glass.

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      *a Matchmarks

      When reusing the windshield glass:

      Place adhesive tape on the windshield glass and body panel and use a pen to place matchmarks for installation.

    4. Install the suction cups to the windshield glass.

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      *a Handles
      *b Plastic Sheet
      *c Protective Tape

      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 Windshield Glass Stopper
      *a Piano Wire

      Insert a piano wire (approximately 0.6 mm) at the locations shown in the illustration.

    7. Pull on the ends of the piano wire alternately and leave the stoppers when cutting through the adhesive.

      Note


      • Do not forcefully brush the piano wire against the windshield glass.


      • Be careful as the piano wire will break if it crosses itself.

    8. Using suction cups, detach the 2 windshield glass stoppers to remove the windshield glass.

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

      Note


      • The windshield glass stopper and No. 2 windshield glass stoppers are installed 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 falling when performing this operation, be sure to hold the windshield glass using suction cups.

      Tech Tips

      Depending on the vehicle, either 1-piece or 2-piece type stoppers may be present.