WINDSHIELD GLASS REMOVAL

Apply protective tape to the area around the installation position of the windshield glass sub-assembly on the vehicle body to prevent it from being scratched.

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

*A	Body Side	*B	Roof Window Side
*1	Windshield Glass	*2	Windshield Outside Moulding
*3	Roof Window Glass	*4	Upper Roof Window Moulding
*a	Cut	*b	Vehicle Body

*a	Matchmark

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

Tip:

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

*1	Windshield Glass Stopper
*a	Piano Wire

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

Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects that can serve as handles.
Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the windshield glass sub-assembly.
Note:
- When separating the windshield glass sub-assembly, 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.

Disconnect the windshield glass stoppers.

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

Note:

The No. 1 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.

Tip:

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

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.

REMOVE NO. 2 WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM

When reusing the windshield glass:

*A	Back Side

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

Note:

Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
Be sure to replace the No. 2 window glass adhesive dam with a new one.

REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING

When reusing the windshield glass:

*A	Back Side

Using a scraper, remove the windshield outside moulding.

Note:

Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
Be sure to replace the windshield outside moulding with a new one.

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

When reusing the windshield glass:

*A	Back Side

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

Note:

Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
Be sure to replace the 1-piece type No. 1 windshield glass stoppers with a new pair of 2-piece type No. 1 and No. 2 windshield glass stoppers.

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

When reusing the windshield glass:

*A	Back Side

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.

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

Remove the 2 No. 1 windshield glass stoppers.

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

CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS

When reusing the windshield glass:
1. Using a scraper, remove any remaining adhesive dam and adhesive residue from 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.

CLEAN VEHICLE BODY

*a	Vehicle Body
	Adhesive

Clean and shape the contact surfaces of the vehicle body.

Standard Dimension


Area	Dimension
a	1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) or more

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.

Tip:
Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.
Clean the contact surfaces of the vehicle body with a piece of cloth saturated with non-residue solvent.

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