WINDSHIELD GLASS REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE REAR FLOOR MAT


    1. A003TLX

      Remove the rear floor mat.

  2. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX


    1. A003TAA

      Remove the rear deck floor box.

  3. REMOVE BATTERY BOX COVER


    1. A003UZD

      Disengage the 3 guides and remove the battery box cover.

  4. 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

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

  5. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP


    1. A003UZT

      Remove the 2 windshield wiper arm head caps.

  6. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A003TQG

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

  7. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH


    1. A003RXR

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

  8. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL


    1. A003TQW

      Disengage the 7 clips and remove the hood to cowl top seal.

  9. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH


    1. A003SU6

      Disengage the clip and 11 claws, and remove the cowl top ventilator louver RH.

  10. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH


    1. A003U2Z

      Disengage the clip and 6 claws, and remove the cowl top ventilator louver LH.

  11. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH CORNER PIECE LH


    1. A003UQOE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape
      *a Guide (A)
      *b Guide (B)

      Apply protective tape to the areas shown in the illustration.

    2. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 5 claws and 2 guides (A).

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    3. Disengage the 2 guides (B) and remove the front pillar garnish corner piece LH.

  12. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH


    1. A003UJZE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Front Pillar Garnish Clip

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

      Tech Tips

      Make the front pillar garnish LH hang down from the front pillar garnish clip.

    2. A003T7FE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Turn the end of the front pillar garnish clip 90° with needle-nosed pliers and remove it from the front pillar garnish LH.

      Note


      • Front pillar garnish clips are reusable if they are not removed from the vehicle and have no damage.

      • Replace the front pillar garnish clips with new ones if they are removed from the vehicle.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the tips of the needle-nosed pliers before use.

    3. Disengage the guide at the front end of the front pillar garnish LH and remove it.

    4. A003TFYE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Cover
      *2 Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly
      *3 Adhesive Tape

      Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly.

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

      1. Cover the airbag with a 700 mm (27.56 in.) x 120 mm (4.72 in.) cloth or piece of nylon and fix the ends of the cover with tape as shown in the illustration.

        Note

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

  13. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH CORNER PIECE RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  14. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

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


    1. A003SSK

      Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rain sensor cover.

  16. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR (w/ Rain Sensor)


    1. A003UDFE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Stopper

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

    2. A003S0X

      Disconnect the connector and remove the rain sensor.

  17. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR TAPE (w/ Rain Sensor)

    Tech Tips

    Perform this step if replacing rain sensor tape.


    1. Remove the rain sensor tape.

      Note

      The rain sensor tape can be reused. However, replace it with a new one if it is dirty or damaged.

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


    1. A003RFU

      Slide the inner rear view mirror assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration to remove it.

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


    1. w/o Rear View Monitor System:


      1. A003UM5

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

      2. A003T4T

        Disengage the 6 claws and remove the inner rear view mirror stay holder cover.

    2. w/ Rear View Monitor System:


      1. A003RMX

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

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


    1. w/o Rear View Monitor System:


      1. Disconnect the connector.

      2. A003SQZ

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

      3. A003SFT

        Slide the inner rear view mirror assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration to remove it.

    2. w/ Rear View Monitor System:


      1. Disconnect the connector.

      2. A003RWX

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

      3. A003SL4

        Slide the inner rear view mirror assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration to remove it.

  21. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY


    1. A003UM4

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 claws and 4 clips.

    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the map light assembly.

  22. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A003U0V

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

    2. A003U58

      Disengage the 2 clips and remove the visor assembly LH.

    3. Remove the 2 clips from the vehicle body.

  23. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  24. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A003UWOE04
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape
      *a Allow the covers 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 loosen them.

      • Tape the clip remover tip before use.

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

    3. A003THZ

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

    4. Remove the 2 clips from the vehicle body.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the other 3 assist grips.

  25. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY


    1. A003UMYE04
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and remove the lens cover.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. A003TH5E01

      Disengage the claw and guide, and remove the room light cover.

      Tech Tips

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

    3. A003S8GE03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape
      *a Claw (A)
      *b Claw (B)

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws (A) as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    4. Disengage the 2 claws (B).

    5. A003RQG

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and remove the No. 1 room light assembly.

  26. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER


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      Text in Illustration
      *1 45°

      Turn the visor holder 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 RH side and the LH side.

  27. REMOVE SUN ROOF OPENING TRIM MOULDING (w/ Sliding Roof)

  28. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

    It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining assembly. Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining assembly so that the windshield glass can be removed.

  29. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS


    1. A003UFYE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Windshield Glass
      *2 Moulding
      *3 Body
      *a Cut

      Using a knife, cut off the windshield outside moulding, as shown in the illustration.

    2. Remove the remaining windshield outside moulding from the windshield glass.

      Tech Tips

      Make a partial cut in the windshield outside moulding, then pull and remove it by hand.

    3. A003RUJE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

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

      Note

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

    4. Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and windshield glass sub-assembly from the interior.

    5. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.

    6. A003U3YE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Wooden Block
      *2 Plastic Sheet
      *3 Stopper
      *4 Piano Wire
      *5 Protective Tape

      Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the windshield glass sub-assembly.

      Note


      • When separating the windshield glass subassembly 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 windshield glass sub-assembly, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and instrument panel.

    7. A003STJE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

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

      Tech Tips

      Matchmarks do not need if the windshield glass sub-assembly is not going to be reused.

    8. Disconnect the windshield glass stoppers.

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      Text in Illustration
      *A 1-piece type *B 2-piece type
      *1 No. 1 Stopper *2 No. 2 Stopper

      Note


      • There are the No. 1 and No. 2 stoppers on the windshield glass sub-assembly as shown in the illustration. Be careful not to damage the windshield glass when cutting off the adhesive.

      • To prevent the windshield glass subassembly from dropping when performing this operation, be sure to hold the windshield glass sub-assembly using suction cups.

      Tech Tips

      Depending on vehicles, a 1-piece or 2-piece type stopper is used.

    9. Using suction cups, remove the windshield glass sub-assembly.

      Note


      • Be careful not to drop the windshield glass sub-assembly.

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

  30. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING


    1. Using a scraper, remove the windshield outside moulding.

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.

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

  31. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS ADHESIVE DAM


    1. Using a scraper, remove the No. 2 windshield glass adhesive dam.

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.

      • Be sure to replace the adhesive dam No. 2 windshield glass adhesive dam with a new one.

  32. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER


    1. 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.

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


    1. A003S7V

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

      Note

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

  34. CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS


    1. A003T37

      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.

  35. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY


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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Adhesive
      *2 Body

      Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.


      1. Using a knife, cut away any rough adhesive on the contact surface of the vehicle body to ensure the appropriate surface shape.

        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 a piece of cloth saturated with cleaner.

        Tech Tips

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