Windshield Removal

WINDSHIELD REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the following parts:
a. Windshield wiper arm and blade Windshield Wiper Arm And Blade Removal/Installation

b. Cowl grille Cowl Grille Removal/Installation

c. Rearview mirror Rearview Mirror Removal/Installation

d. Rain sensor (Vehicles with auto wiper system) Service and Repair

e. A-pillar trim A-Pillar Trim Removal/Installation

f. Sunvisor Service and Repair

g. Map light Service and Repair

3. Set the headliner out of the way.

4. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body.

5. Apply protective tape to the dashboard to protect it from damage.

6. Cut the windshield molding lip using a razor.






WARNING:
- Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a razor.

NOTE:
- The windshield molding is a replacement part.
- Vehicles with the auto wiper system have a lens sensor which is embedded in the windshield. If the lens sensor has a malfunction, it must be replaced together with the windshield. Since once the rain sensor initial setting has been performed, it cannot be used with any other lens sensor, also replace the rain sensor with a new one.

Not Reusing Windshield

NOTE:
- For the areas of the sealant that are difficult to cut, use the piano wire and follow the procedure under "Reusing Windshield".

1. Cut out the sealant all around the glass using a sealant remover.






2. Remove the sealant by pulling it off.

3. Remove the windshield.

Reusing Windshield

CAUTION:
- The lens for detecting rainfall and illumination levels is integrated with the windshield. If the lens is damaged, the auto wiper/auto light system may not operate normally. When removing the windshield, be careful not to damage the lens. If the lens is damaged, replace the windshield.

- Before removing the windshield from the body, mark the position of the windshield by affixing tape to the windshield and body panel.

1. Make a hole through the sealant from the inside of the vehicle using an awl, avoiding the pins.






2. Pass the piano wire, cut to sufficient length, through the hole.






WARNING:
- Using the piano wire with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using the piano wire.

3. Wind each end of the piano wire around a bar.
NOTE:
- Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length of the piano wire to prevent it from breaking due to localized heating.

4. Fix one end of the piano wire, and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant around the windshield.






NOTE:
- As the upper part of the pin adheres to the sealant, cut it using the piano wire.

5. Cut the pins out.






6. Remove the windshield.

7. Mark the seating positions of the pins and remove the pins from the windshield.

8. Remove the windshield molding from the windshield.