Removal

WINDSHIELD / WINDOWGLASS: WINDSHIELD GLASS: REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL Removal
2. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH Removal
3. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH Removal
4. REMOVE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR LH Removal
5. REMOVE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR RH Removal
6. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH
7. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING RH
8. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP
9. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP Removal
10. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH Removal
11. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH Removal
12. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (w/o Illumination) Removal
14. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (w/ Illumination) Removal
15. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH Removal
16. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal
17. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (w/o Illumination)
18. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (w/ Illumination)
19. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH Removal
20. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH
21. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER Removal
22. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY Removal
23. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY Removal
24. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
25. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER Removal
26. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH Removal
27. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH
28. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER Removal
29. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR Removal
30. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (w/o Sliding Roof)
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 Removal.
31. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (w/ Sliding Roof)
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 Removal.
32. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING





(a) Using a knife, cut off the moulding, as shown in the illustration.
NOTE:
Do not damage the vehicle body with the knife.

(b) Remove the remaining moulding from the vehicle body.
HINT:
When removing, make a partial cut, then pull and remove it by hand.

33. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS





(a) Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass from the interior.
(b) Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
NOTICE:
- When separating the glass, take care not to damage the paint and the interior and exterior ornaments.
- To prevent the safety pad from being scratched when removing the glass, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and safety pad.
HINT:
Apply protective tape to the outer surface to prevent the surface from being scratched.





(c) Place matchmarks over the glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.
HINT:
Matchmarks do not need to be placed if the glass is not going to be reused.

(d) Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.
(e) Using a suction cup, remove the glass.
NOTE:
Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the glass.

34. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER
(a) Using a scraper, remove the No. 2 windshield glass stoppers.
35. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER
(a) Remove the No. 1 windshield glass stoppers.
36. CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS





(a) Using a scraper, remove the damaged stoppers, dam and adhesive sticking to the glass.
(b) Clean the outer circumference of the glass with non-residue type solvent.
NOTICE:
- Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it.
- Be careful not to damage the glass.
- Even if using new glass, clean the glass with non-residue type solvent.