Removal
WINDOW / GLASS: WINDSHIELD GLASS: REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
2. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL Removal
3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MAIN SEAL LH Removal
4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MAIN SEAL RH Removal
5. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM LH Removal
6. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM RH Removal
7. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
8. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING LH
(a) Remove the windshield outside moulding.
(1) Put protective tape around the moulding.
(2) Using a moulding remover, detach the 6 clips and remove the moulding.
NOTICE:
* When removing the windshield outside moulding, be careful not to damage the roof drip side finish moulding clip labeled A in the illustration.
* If a roof drip side finish moulding clip is damaged or becomes detached from the vehicle, replace it with a new one.
9. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING RH
HINT
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
10. REMOVE NO. 4 WINDSHIELD MOULDING PAD
(a) Remove the 4 No. 4 windshield moulding pads.
HINT
Use the same procedure to remove the 4 pads on the other side.
11. REMOVE NO. 3 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP
HINT
Perform the following procedures if replacing any No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip(s).
(a) Put a 4 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit into a drill.
(b) Wind tape around the drill bit approximately 5 mm (0.197 in.) from the tip of the drill.
HINT
Tape the 4 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit to prevent the drill bit from going too deep.
(c) Lightly press the drill against the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip(s), drill off the flanges of the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip(s), and remove the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip(s).
NOTICE:
* Pressing the drill too firmly will cause the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip to turn and result in the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip not being drilled through.
* Do not pry the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clips with the drill, because this may cause damage to the installation holes of the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clips or the drill bit.
NOTICE:
* Be careful of the drilled No. 3 windshield outside moulding clips as they may become hot.
(d) Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip fragments and shavings from the drilled areas.
HINT
Use the same procedure to remove the clip(s) on the other side.
12. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING CLIP
HINT
Perform the following procedures if replacing any roof drip side finish moulding clips.
(a) Remove the roof drip side finish moulding clips.
HINT
Use the same procedure to remove the clip on the other side.
13. REMOVE FRONT ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
14. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal
15. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH Removal
16. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY Removal
17. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER Removal
18. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH Removal
19. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH Removal
20. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER Removal
21. REMOVE CENTER VISOR ASSEMBLY LH Removal
22. REMOVE CENTER VISOR ASSEMBLY RH Removal
23. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER Removal
24. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY Removal
25. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING
(a) Partially remove the roof headlining.
HINT
It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining. Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining so that the windshield glass can be removed in a later step.
Refer to the following procedures Removal.
26. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING
(a) Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
(b) Pull the shaded area shown in the illustration by hand to remove the windshield outside moulding.
HINT
Make a partial cut in the moulding. Then pull and remove it by hand.
27. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS
(a) Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches.
(b) From the interior, insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass as shown in the illustration.
(c) Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.
NOTICE:
* When separating the glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle paint or interior/exterior ornaments.
* To prevent the instrument panel from being scratched when removing the glass, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and instrument panel.
(d) Place matchmarks over the glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.
NOTICE:
Matchmarks do not need to be placed if not reusing the glass.
(e) w/ Windshield Deicer System:
Disconnect the windshield deicer connector.
(f) Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.
NOTICE:
Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the glass.
(g) Disconnect the stoppers.
(h) Using suction cups, remove the glass.
28. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER
(a) Using a scraper, remove the 2 stoppers.
29. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS ADHESIVE DAM
(a) Using a scraper, remove the dam.
30. REMOVE FRONT INNER WINDOW MOULDING COVER LH
(a) Using a scraper, remove the cover.
31. 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 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 solvent.
32. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER
(a) Remove the 2 windshield glass stoppers.
33. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY
(a) Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
(1) On the contact surface of the vehicle body, use a knife to cut away excess adhesive 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.
(b) Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with cleaner.
HINT
Even if all the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.