Removal
WINDOW / GLASS: WINDSHIELD GLASS: 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
HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
6. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH
7. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING RH
HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
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 Removal
14. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH Removal
15. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal
16. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
17. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH
HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
18. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH
HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
19. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER Removal
20. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/o Sliding Roof) Service and Repair
21. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/ Sliding Roof) Service and Repair
22. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY Removal
23. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
24. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER Removal
25. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH Removal
26. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH
HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
27. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER Removal
28. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR Removal
29. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR TAPE
(a) Remove the rain sensor tape.
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.
NOTICE:
* 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.
(b) Remove the remaining windshield outside moulding from the windshield glass.
NOTICE:
When removing the windshield outside moulding, make a partial cut, and then pull and remove it by hand.
33. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS
(a) Disconnect each connector.
(b) Disconnect the windshield glass stoppers.
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 the vehicle, 1-piece or 2-piece type stoppers are used.
(c) Apply protective tape to the vehicle body around the windshield glass.
HINT
Apply protective tape to the vehicle body to prevent it from being scratched.
(d) Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass from the interior.
(e) Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
(f) Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.
NOTICE:
* When separating the glass, take care not to damage the paint or 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.
(g) Place matchmarks on the windshield glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.
HINT
Matchmarks are not needed to be placed if the glass will not be reused.
(h) 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.
34. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS ADHESIVE DAM
(a) Using a scraper, remove the windshield glass adhesive dam.
NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
* Be sure to replace the window glass adhesive dam with a new one.
35. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (for 1-piece Type)
(a) Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 1 windshield glass stoppers.
NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
* Be sure to replace the No. 1 windshield glass stoppers with new ones.
36. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type)
(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.
37. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type)
(a) Remove the 2 No. 1 windshield glass stoppers as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE:
Be sure to replace the No. 1 windshield glass stoppers with new ones.
38. CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS
(a) Using a scraper, remove the damaged stoppers, dam and adhesive sticking to the 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.
39. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY
(a) 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.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
HINT
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.
HINT
Even if all the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.