WINDSHIELD GLASS REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure for the RHD and LHD vehicle.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM COVER

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  2. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH

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  3. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH

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  4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH

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  5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH

    Tech Tips

    The procedure described below is for the RH side.

  6. REMOVE COWL VENTILATOR LOUVER

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  7. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

    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. Refer to the following procedures Click here.

  8. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS


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      *1 Protective Tape

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

      Tech Tips

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

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      *1 Body
      *2 Windshield moulding outside
      *3 Windshield glass
      *a Cut

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

      CAUTION:


      • Do not damage the vehicle body with the knife.

      • If the vehicle body is damaged, repair the damaged portion by applying an anti-rust coating after removing the windshield glass.

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      *a Matchmark

      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.

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      *1 Wooden Block
      *2 Plastic Sheet
      *3 Windshield Glass Stopper
      *4 Piano Wire

      Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and windshield 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 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.

      • Do not damage the windshield glass.

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      *1 Windshield Glass Stopper

      Using suction cups, disengage the windshield glass stopper and remove the windshield glass.

      Note


      • There are windshield glass stopper on the windshield glass, as shown in the illustration. Be careful not to damage the windshield glass stopper 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.

  9. REMOVE WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM


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      *1 Window Glass Adhesive Dam
      *a Back Side

      Using a scraper, remove the window 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.

  10. REMOVE LOWER WINDSHIELD GLASS SEAL


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      *1 Windshield Glass Seal
      *a Back Side

      Using a scraper, remove the 2 windshield glass seals.

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.

      • Be sure to replace the lower windshield glass seal with a new one.

  11. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING


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      *1 Windshield Outside Moulding
      *a Back Side

      Using a scraper, remove the windshield outside moulding with the upper windshield glass seal.

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.

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

  12. REMOVE UPPER WINDSHIELD GLASS SEAL

    Note

    Be sure to replace the upper windshield glass seal with a new one.

  13. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER


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      *1 No. 1 Windshield Stopper
      *2 No. 2 Windshield Stopper
      *a Back Side

      Using a scraper, remove the No. 1 windshield glass stopper.

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.

      • Be sure to replace the No. 1 windshield glass stopper with a new one.

  14. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the No. 1 windshield glass stopper.

  15. 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.

  16. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY


    1. 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 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.

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        Standard Dimension
        Area Dimension
        a 2.0 mm (0.0787 in.)
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        *1 Body - -
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      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.