Removal

WINDOW / GLASS: WINDSHIELD GLASS: REMOVAL

1. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP Removal

2. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH Removal

3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH Removal

4. REMOVE COWL SIDE VENTILATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

5. REMOVE COWL SIDE VENTILATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH Removal

6. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

7. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR COVER (w/ EC Mirror) Removal

8. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (w/o EC Mirror) Removal

9. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (w/ EC Mirror) Removal

10. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

11. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal

12. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

13. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH Removal

14. REMOVE ROOF TOP MOULDING (w/o Lane Keeping Assist System) Removal

15. REMOVE ROOF TOP MOULDING (w/ Lane Keeping Assist System) Removal

16. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/o Sliding Roof) Removal

17. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/ Sliding Roof) Removal

18. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY Removal

19. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER LH Removal

20. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH Removal

21. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER RH

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

22. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

23. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER Removal

24. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

(a) Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining assembly so that the windshield glass can be removed.

HINT
It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining assembly.

25. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Apply protective tape to the installation position of the windshield glass sub-assembly on the vehicle body.





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HINT
Apply protective tape to the installation surface to prevent it from being scratched.

(b) Place matchmarks on the windshield glass sub-assembly and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.





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HINT
Matchmarks are not necessary if the windshield glass assembly is not going to be reused.

(c) Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass from the interior as shown in the illustration.





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(d) Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects that can serve as handles.

(e) Cut off the adhesive applied to the bottom of the windshield glass sub-assembly by pulling the piano wire under the glass.

NOTICE:
* When separating the windshield glass sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the paint or interior and exterior ornaments.
* To prevent the safety pad from being scratched when removing the windshield glass sub-assembly, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and safety pad.

(f) While pushing back the lip of the molding with a screwdriver, pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and windshield glass sub-assembly so that both wire ends are in the interior as shown in the illustration.





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(g) Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects that can serve as handles.

(h) Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the windshield glass sub-assembly.

NOTICE:
* When separating the windshield glass sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the paint or interior and exterior ornaments.
* To prevent the safety pad from being scratched when removing the windshield glass sub-assembly, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and safety pad.
* When passing the piano wire below the 2 stoppers, make sure to cut the adhesive applied between the windshield glass sub-assembly and stoppers.
* Be careful not to drop the windshield glass sub-assembly.

(i) Using suction cups, remove the windshield glass sub-assembly.

NOTICE:
* Be careful not to drop the windshield glass sub-assembly.
* Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the windshield glass sub-assembly.

(j) Remove the parts of the 2 No. 1 windshield glass stoppers (1-piece type) or 2 No. 2 windshield glass stoppers (2-piece type) that remain on the vehicle.

26. REMOVE WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM

(a) Using a scraper, remove the windshield glass adhesive dam.





NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
* Be sure to replace the window glass adhesive dam with a new one.

27. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING

(a) Using a scraper, remove the windshield outside moulding.





NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
* Be sure to replace the windshield outside moulding with a new one.

28. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type)

(a) Remove the 2 No. 1 windshield glass stoppers.





NOTICE:
Be sure to replace the No. 1 windshield glass stoppers with new ones.

29. CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS

(a) Using a scraper, remove the adhesive tape and adhesive sticking to the windshield glass.





NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.

(b) Clean the outer circumference of the windshield glass with a non-residue solvent.

NOTICE:
* Do not touch the windshield glass surface after cleaning it.
* Even if using a new windshield glass, clean the windshield glass with a non-residue solvent.

30. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY

(a) Clean and shape the contact surfaces of the vehicle body.





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(1) Using a knife, cut away excess adhesive on the contact surfaces of the vehicle body, 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.

(2) Clean the contact surfaces of the vehicle body with a piece of cloth saturated with cleaner.

HINT
Even if all the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.