Removal
WINDOW / GLASS: WINDSHIELD GLASS: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing Service Precautions.
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.
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.
2. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH Removal
3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH Removal
4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH Removal
5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH Removal
6. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH Removal
8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
HINT
Use the same procedure as for the RH side.
9. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH Removal
10. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH
HINT
Use the same procedure as for the RH side.
11. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH Removal
12. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
HINT
Use the same procedure as for the RH side.
13. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH Removal
14. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH
HINT
Use the same procedure as for the RH side.
15. REMOVE ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY Removal
16. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY Removal
17. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Seat Entertainment System) Removal
18. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER RH Removal
19. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER LH
HINT
Use the same procedure as for the RH side.
20. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH (w/o Illumination) Removal
21. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH (w/o Illumination)
HINT
Use the same procedure as for the RH side.
22. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH (w/ Illumination) Removal
23. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Illumination)
HINT
Use the same procedure as for the RH side.
24. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
25. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP PLUG Removal
26. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
HINT
It is not necessary to remove the roof headlining completely. Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining.
27. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (w/ EC Mirror) Removal
28. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (w/o EC Mirror) Removal
29. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING
(a) Using a knife, cut off the windshield outside moulding, as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE:
Do not damage the vehicle body with the knife.
(b) Remove the windshield outside moulding.
HINT
Make a partial cut in the windshield outside moulding. Then pull and remove it by hand.
30. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE UPPER MOULDING
(a) Using a knife, cut off the windshield outside upper moulding as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE:
Do not damage the vehicle body with the knife.
(b) Remove the windshield outside upper moulding.
HINT
Make a partial cut in the windshield outside upper moulding. Then pull and remove it by hand.
31. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS
(a) Apply protective tape to the installation area on the windshield glass on the vehicle body.
HINT
Apply protective tape to the installation surface to prevent it from being scratched.
(b) Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass from the interior.
(c) Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
(d) Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the windshield glass.
NOTICE:
* When separating the windshield glass, take care 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.
(e) Place matchmarks on the windshield glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.
HINT
Matchmarks do not need to be placed if the windshield glass is not going to be reused.
(f) Disconnect the 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 vehicles, a 1-piece or 2-piece type stopper is used.
(g) 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.
32. REMOVE WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM
(a) Using a scraper, remove the adhesive dam.
NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
* Be sure to replace the adhesive dam with a new one.
33. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER
(a) Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 2 stoppers.
NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
* Be sure to replace the No. 2 stoppers with new ones.
34. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type)
(a) Remove the 2 No. 1 stoppers.
NOTICE:
Be sure to replace the No. 1 stoppers with new ones.