Windshield: Service and Repair
WINDSHIELD REMOVAL1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the following parts:
1. Windshield wiper arm and blade
2. Cowl grille
3. Cowl panel
4. Rearview mirror
5. Rain sensor (vehicles with auto wiper system)
6. Sunvisor
7. Map light
8. A-pillar trim
9. Assist handle
4. Set the headliner out of the way.
5. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body.
NOTE: Overlap and adhere the protective tape to the corners to prevent damage.
6. Remove the windshield molding by pulling it outward.
NOTE:
- If the windshield molding is difficult to remove, warm the windshield molding using a hot air blower.
- The windshield molding is a replacement part.
Not Reusing Windshield
NOTE: For the areas of the sealant that are difficult to cut, use the SST (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 windshield.
Reusing Windshield
WARNING: Using the SST (piano wire) with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using the SST (piano wire).
NOTE: Before removing the windshield from the body, mark the position of the windshield by affixing tape to the windshield and body panel.
1. Avoiding the pin on the inside of the vehicle, insert the SST (piano wire) which has been cut to sufficient length.
2. Wind each end of the SST (piano wire) around a bar.
NOTE: Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length of the SST (piano wire) to prevent it from breaking due to localized heating.
3. Secure one end of the SST (piano wire), and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant around the windshield.
4. Pinch the pin from the inside of the vehicle and detach it.
5. Remove the windshield.
6. If the pin is damaged, remove the pin.
NOTE: Before removing the pin from the windshield glass, place an alignment mark on the windshield.
WINDSHIELD INSTALLATION
WARNING: Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a razor.
CAUTION: If a door is opened or closed when all the window glass is closed, the resulting change in air pressure could cause the sealant to crack preventing the proper installation of the glass. Keep the door glass opened until the windshield installation is completed.
1. Remove the sealant along the perimeter of the glass using a cutting a razor. (When reusing the glass)
2. Clean and degrease an approx. 50 mm {1.97 in} wide strip along the perimeter of the windshield.
3. Inspect the glass for cracks. If it is cracked, chamfer it using sandpaper.
4. Align the marks made before removal and install the pin to the windshield referring to the figure, (when reusing the glass, and the pin was removed)
5. Install the windshield molding.
6. Use glass primer on the glass, then allow it to dry for approx. 30 min.
CAUTION: To prevent weakening of the primer adhesion, keep the bonding surface free of dirt, moisture, and grease. Do not touch the surface with your hand.
NOTE: Make sure to apply primer to the hollowed marks in the ceramic coating.
7. Cut away the old sealant using a razor or scraper so that 1-2 mm {0.04-0.07 in} thickness of sealant remains along the perimeter of the frame.
8. If the sealant has come off completely in any one place, apply some primer after degreasing, and allow it approx. 30 min to dry. Then apply 2 mm {0.08 in} thickness of new sealant.
CAUTION: To prevent weakening of the primer adhesion, keep the bonding surface free of dirt, moisture, and grease. Do not touch the surface with your hand.
9. Clean and degrease along the perimeter of the bonding area on the body.
10. Apply body primer on the body as shown in the figure, then allow it to dry for approx. 30 min.
CAUTION: To prevent weakening of the primer adhesion, keep the bonding surface free of dirt, moisture, and grease. Do not touch the surface with your hand.
NOTE: Apply primer to the hollowed marks in the ceramic coating.
11. Apply sealant to the area of the glass surface as shown in the figure.
12. Insert the windshield locator pins to the body and install the windshield.
13. Verify that the clearance of the A-pillar is within the range shown in the figure, and press along the perimeter of the glass.
14. Install the headliner.
15. Install the following parts:
1. Assist handle
2. A-pillar trim
3. Map light
4. Sunvisor
5. Rain sensor (vehicles with auto wiper system)
6. Rearview mirror
7. Cowl panel
8. Cowl grille
9. Windshield wiper arm and blade
16. Allow the sealant to harden completely.
Sealant hardening time: 24 h