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WINDOW / GLASS: WINDSHIELD GLASS: REMOVAL

NOTICE:
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 ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER Removal

2. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH Removal

3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TOP REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TOP REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

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

5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH Removal

6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH

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

7. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP Removal

8. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH Removal

9. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH Removal

10. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

11. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR COVER (w/ Rain Sensor) Removal

12. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR (w/ Rain Sensor) Removal

13. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER (w/o Automatic High Beam System) Removal

14. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER (w/ Automatic High Beam System) Removal

15. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (w/o Camera) Removal

16. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (w/ Automatic High Beam System) Removal

17. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH Removal

18. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal

19. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH

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

20. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

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

21. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY Removal

22. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER (for LH Side) Removal

23. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH Removal

24. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER (for RH Side)

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

25. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH

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

26. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

27. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER (for LH Side) Removal

28. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER (for RH Side)

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

29. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

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

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

30. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS

(a) w/ Front Window Deicer System:

(1) Disconnect the connector.





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

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

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

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

(e) Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the windshield glass.

NOTICE:
* 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.
(f) Place matchmarks on the windshield glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.

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

(g) Disconnect the 2 guides.





(h) Disconnect the windshield glass stoppers.





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NOTICE:
* 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.
HINT
Depending on vehicles, 1-piece or 2-piece type stoppers are used.

(i) Using suction cups, remove the windshield glass.

NOTICE:
* Be careful not to drop the windshield glass.
* Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the windshield glass.
31. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS SEAL

(a) Using a scraper, remove the windshield glass seal.





NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
* Be sure to replace the window glass seal with a new one.
32. REMOVE OUTSIDE WINDSHIELD MOULDING

(a) Using a scraper, remove the outside windshield moulding.





NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
* Be sure to replace the outside windshield moulding with a new one.
33. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS RETAINER

(a) Using a scraper, remove the 2 windshield glass retainers.





NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
* Be sure to replace the windshield glass retainers with new ones.
34. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER

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





NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
* Be sure to replace the No. 2 windshield glass stoppers with new ones.
35. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type)

(a) Remove the 2 No. 1 windshield glass stoppers.





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

36. CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS

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





NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.

(b) Clean the outer circumference of the windshield glass with a non-residue solvent.

NOTICE:
* 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.
37. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY

(a) Clean and shape the contact surfaces of the vehicle body.





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(1) Using a knife, cut away excess adhesive on the contact surfaces of the vehicle body, as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

HINT
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.

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