Removal
WINDSHIELD / WINDOWGLASS: WINDSHIELD GLASS: REMOVAL
REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal
3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH Removal
4. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH Removal
5. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH Removal
6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM LH
(a) Partially remove the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH so that the front pillar garnish LH can be removed Removal.
7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
8. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH CORNER PIECE LH Removal
9. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH CORNER PIECE RH Removal
10. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal
11. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH Removal
12. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH Removal
13. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH Removal
14. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER Removal
15. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP COVER Removal
16. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
17. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY Removal
18. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
HINT: It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining. Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining.
(a) Partially remove the roof headlining Removal.
19. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (w/o EC Mirror) Removal
20. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (w/ EC Mirror) Removal
21. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL Removal
22. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP
23. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM LH Removal
24. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM RH Removal
25. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH Removal
26. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH Removal
27. REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOULDING OUTSIDE
(a) Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in the illustration.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
(b) Remove the remaining moulding.
HINT: Make a partial cut in the moulding. Then pull and remove it by hand.
28. 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's 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.
HINT: Matchmarks do not need to be placed if not reusing the glass.
(e) Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.
NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when cutting through the adhesive.
(f) Disengage the stoppers.
(g) Using suction cups, remove the glass.
29. CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS
(a) Using a scraper, remove the damaged stoppers, dams and adhesive sticking to the glass.
(b) Clean the outer edges of the glass with white gasoline.
Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it.
NOTE: Even if using new glass, clean it with white gasoline.
30. 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.
HINT: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
(b) Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with cleaner.
HINT: Even if all the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.