Repair Procedures: Replacement: [Removal]

CAUTION:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
When replacing a broken windshield glass, a commercially available windshield cutter can be efficiently used for cutting adhesive. For details, follow the instructions of the tool manufacturer.

NOTE:

Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.

Remove the front pillar trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "FRONT PILLAR TRIM ")
Remove the cowl top cover.
(Refer to "Cowl Top Cover Removal Procedures ")
Remove the inside rear view mirror assembly.
(Refer to Mirror - "INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR ")
Remove the rain sensor (if equipped).
(Refer to appropriate service information.)
Remove the auto defogging sensor.
(Refer to "AUTO DEFOGGING SENSOR ")
Disconnect the windshield glass defogger connector.
Cut out the adhesive using a cutter (A).
Information
- Please use a cutter with a blade length between 8-12 inches.
Fig 1: Cut Out Adhesive Using Cutter
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Cut off the sealant on the edge (B) while pulling the piano wire (A) left and right.
CAUTION:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Heat may occur when working on the wires. Be careful not to burn your hands.
- Be careful not to disconnect the piano wire.
Fig 2: Locate Sealant Cutting Area On Edge
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If a piano wire is visible inside the chassis, pull the piano wire (A) line inside.

Fig 3: Pull Piano Wire
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Cut off the sealant on (A-A), (B-B), (C-C), while pulling a piano wire (A) left and right.
CAUTION:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Heat may occur when working on the wires. Be careful not to burn your hands.
- Be careful not to disconnect the piano wire.
Fig 4: Locate Sealant Cutting Area
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Remove the windshield glass (B) carefully using the glass holder (A).

Fig 5: Remove Windshield Glass Using Glass Holder

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