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Repair Procedures: Removal: Notes

CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE: Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.
  1. Remove the roof side molding.

    (Refer to "ROOF SIDE MOLDING ")

  2. Remove the front pillar trim.

    (Refer to "FRONT PILLAR TRIM ")

  3. Remove the inside rear view mirror assembly.

    (Refer to "INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR ")

  4. Remove the cowl top cover.

    (Refer to "COWL TOP COVER ")

  5. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the windshield glass side molding assembly (A).
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  6. Cut out the adhesive using a cutter (A).

    Information 

    • Please use a cutter with a blade length between 8-12 inches.
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  7. 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.
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  8. If a piano wire is visible inside the chassis, pull the piano wire (A) line inside.
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  9. Cut off the sealant on (A-A), (B-B) while pulling a piano wire (A) left and right.
    CAUTION:
    • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
    • Be careful not to burn your hands as excessive heat may be generated when working on wires.
    • Be careful not to break the piano wire.
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  10. Cut off the sealant between A-A using a cutter knife (A).

    Information 

    Use the cutter with a 20 to 30 cm-long blade.

    NOTE:
    • When cutting the sealant between A-A, be careful not to damage the crash pad.
    • Be careful not to damage the body painting surface.
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  11. Remove the windshield glass (B) carefully using the glass holder (A).
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