Removal

WINDSHIELD / WINDOWGLASS: WINDSHIELD GLASS (for Sedan): REMOVAL

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
Wait for at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag from working.
2. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP Removal
3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH Removal
4. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH Removal
5. REMOVE COWL SIDE VENTILATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal
6. REMOVE COWL SIDE VENTILATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH Removal
7. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH Removal
9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal
10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH Removal
11. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal
12. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH Removal
13. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH Removal
14. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH Removal
15. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH Removal
16. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH Removal
17. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal
18. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP COVER Removal
19. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
20. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH Removal
21. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH Removal
22. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER RH Removal
23. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER LH Removal
24. REMOVE ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY Removal
25. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY Removal
26. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR Removal
27. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
HINT: It is not necessary to remove the roof headlining completely. Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining.





28. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING
(a) Using a knife, cut off the windshield outside moulding, as shown in the illustration.
NOTE: 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.

29. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS





(a) Apply protective tape to the outer circumference of the windshield glass, as shown in the illustration.
(b) From the interior, insert piano wires between the vehicle body and the windshield glass, as shown in the illustration.
(c) Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to all wire ends.
NOTICE:
- When separating the windshield glass from the vehicle, do not damage the vehicle's paintwork or exterior/interior 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.





(d) Place matchmarks on the windshield glass and vehicle body in the locations indicated in the illustration.
HINT: Matchmarks do not need to be placed unless the windshield glass is going to be reused.

(e) Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the windshield glass.





(f) Disengage the 2 stoppers.
(g) Using suction cups, remove the windshield glass.
NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the windshield glass.