WINDSHIELD GLASS REMOVAL

Note

w/ Automatic High Beam System: The timing of the change between high beams and low beams differs depending on the light transmission rate of the glass. For this reason, when replacing the windshield, replace it with an original equipment part.


  1. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM COVER


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      Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws and remove the 2 windshield wiper arm covers.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  2. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH


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      Remove the nut and the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH.

  3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH


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      Remove the nut and the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH.

  4. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01CFAO

      Remove the 2 clips.

    2. A01CBJT

      Disengage the 15 claws and 2 guides, and remove the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

  5. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH


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      Put protective tape around the roof drip side finish moulding.

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      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 10 claws and remove the roof drip side finish moulding.

  6. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING RH

    Tech Tips

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

  7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

  8. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP PLUG (for Front RH)


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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and remove the 2 assist grip plugs.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  9. REMOVE NO. 1 ASSIST GRIP (for RH Side)


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      Remove the 2 bolts and the No. 1 assist grip.

  10. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH


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      Pull the upper part of the garnish toward the inside of the cabin and disengage the 2 clips.

    2. Disengage the 6 guides and remove the front pillar garnish RH.

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Adhesive Tape
      *2 Protective Cover
      *3 Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly

      Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly.


      1. Cover the airbag with a cloth or piece of nylon and secure the ends of the cover with tape as shown in the illustration.

        Protective Cover size
        X
        700 mm (27.56 in.)
        Y
        120 mm (4.72 in.)

        Note

        Cover the curtain shield airbag assembly with a protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish is removed.

  11. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

  12. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP PLUG (for Front LH)

    Tech Tips

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

  13. REMOVE NO. 1 ASSIST GRIP (for LH Side)

    Tech Tips

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

  14. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH


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      Pull the upper part of the garnish toward the inside of the cabin and disengage the 2 clips.

    2. Disengage the 6 guides and remove the front pillar garnish LH.

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Adhesive Tape
      *2 Protective Cover
      *3 Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly

      Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly.


      1. Cover the airbag with a cloth or piece of nylon and secure the ends of the cover with tape as shown in the illustration.

        Protective Cover size
        X
        700 mm (27.56 in.)
        Y
        120 mm (4.72 in.)

        Note

        Cover the curtain shield airbag assembly with a protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish is removed.

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


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      Disconnect the rain sensor cover as shown in the illustration.

    2. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rain sensor cover.

  16. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR (w/ Rain Sensor)


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      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Release the stopper by pulling the stopper down and disconnect the rain sensor as shown in the illustration.

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


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      Disengage the 2 claws and slide the inner rear view mirror stay holder cover as shown in the illustration.

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      Disengage the 2 claws and remove the inner rear view mirror stay holder cover.

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


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      Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the inner mirror base cover.

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Lock Lever

      Pull the lock lever in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration, and slide the inner rear view mirror assembly upward to remove it.

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


    1. w/o Automatic High Beam System:


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        Disconnect the connector.

      2. Using a T20 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the screw and inner rear view mirror assembly.

    2. w/ Automatic High Beam System:

      Note


      • Do not touch the camera lens (built into the inner rear view mirror assembly) with a bare hand.

      • Do not allow anything to adhere to the camera lens (built into the inner rear view mirror assembly).

      • Do not apply strong impact to the inner rear view mirror assembly.

      • Do not allow any liquids to get on the inner rear view mirror assembly.


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        Disconnect the connector.

      2. Using a T20 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the screw and inner rear view mirror assembly.

  20. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the other assist grip.


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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape
      *a Allow the cover to come off slightly.

      Using a clip remover, disengage the 4 claws.

      Note

      Do not forcibly pry the assist grip covers to prevent them from being deformed.

      Tech Tips


      • Gently pry on the assist grip covers as shown in the illustration to remove them.

      • Tape the clip remover tip before use.

    2. Pull off the 2 assist grip covers by hand.

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      Disengage the 2 clips and remove the assist grip sub-assembly.

    4. Remove the 2 clips from the vehicle body.

  21. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER RH


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      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 claws and remove the visor bracket cover RH.

      Note

      Always replace the visor bracket cover RH with a new one.

  22. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER LH

    Tech Tips

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

  23. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH


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      Disengage the 2 clips and remove the visor assembly RH.

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      Remove the 2 visor arm set clips from the vehicle body.

      Note

      Always replace the 2 clips with new ones.

  24. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH

    Tech Tips

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

  25. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER


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      Turn the visor holder clockwise approximately 45° and pull it out as shown in the illustration.

    2. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the visor holder.

      Tech Tips

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

  26. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY


    1. Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining assembly so that the windshield glass can be removed.

      Tech Tips

      It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining assembly.

  27. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS


    1. Disconnect the windshield glass stoppers.

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      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 vehicles, 1-piece or 2-piece type stoppers are used.

    2. for Windshield Deicer:


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        Disconnect the connector.

      2. Disengage the clamp.

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      Apply protective tape to the installation position of the windshield glass on the vehicle body.

      Tech Tips

      Apply protective tape to the installation surface to prevent it from being scratched.

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      Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass from the interior, as shown in the illustration.

    5. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects that can serve as handles.

    6. Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the windshield glass.

      Note


      • When separating the windshield glass, be careful not to damage the paint or the interior and exterior ornaments.

      • To prevent the safety pad from being scratched when removing the windshield glass, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and safety pad.

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      Place matchmarks on the windshield glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Matchmarks are not necessary if the windshield glass is not going to be reused.

    8. Using suction cups, remove the windshield glass.

      Note


      • Be careful not to drop the windshield glass.

      • Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the windshield glass.

  28. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS ADHESIVE DAM


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      Using a scraper, remove the windshield glass adhesive dam.

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.

      • Be sure to replace the window glass adhesive dam with a new one.

  29. REMOVE UPPER OUTSIDE WINDSHIELD MOULDING


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      Using a scraper, remove the upper outside windshield moulding.

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.

      • Be sure to replace the upper outside windshield moulding with a new one.

  30. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER


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      Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 2 windshield glass stoppers.

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.

      • Be sure to replace the No. 2 windshield glass stoppers with new ones.

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


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      Remove the 2 No. 1 windshield glass stoppers as shown in the illustration.

      Note

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

  32. CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS


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      Using a scraper, remove the adhesive tape and adhesive sticking to the windshield glass.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.

    2. Clean the outer circumference of the windshield glass with a non-residue solvent.

      Note


      • Do not touch the windshield glass surface after cleaning it.

      • Even if using a new windshield glass, clean the windshield glass with a non-residue solvent.

  33. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY


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      Clean and shape the contact surfaces of the vehicle body.


      1. Using a knife, cut away excess adhesive on the contact surfaces of the vehicle body, as sown 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 surfaces of the vehicle body with a piece of cloth saturated with cleaner.

        Tech Tips

        Even if all the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.