Repair procedures: Replacement: Removal

CAUTION: Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

NOTE: Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.

Remove the roof side molding.
(Refer to Body Side Molding - " ROOF SIDE MOLDING ")
Remove the front pillar trim.
(Rear to Interior Trim - " FRONT PILLAR TRIM ")
Remove the inside rear view mirror assembly.
(Refer to Mirror - " INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR ")
Remove the cowl top cover.
(Refer to " COWL TOP COVER ")
Using a cutter (A) knife, carefully remove the windshield glass molding.
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Use the cutter with a 20 to 30 cm-long blade.

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Cut off the sealant on the edge (B) while pulling the piano wire (A) to the 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.
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Put in a piano wire (A) through the corner of the windshield glass and insert wire grips into both ends of the wire.

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Cut off the sealant on (A - A), (B - B), (C - C), while pulling a piano wire (A) to the 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.
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Remove the windshield glass (B) carefully using the glass holder (A).

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