Body & Frame: Windows: Windshield: Removal

HINT:

A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart, (see SPECIFIED TORQUE FOR STANDARD BOLTS )

1. REMOVE FRONT PART OF FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIMS 
2. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH 
   1. Using a screwdriver, remove the front pillar garnish cover.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 1: Removing Front Pillar Garnish

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   2. Remove the bolt.
   3. Using a screwdriver, remove the front pillar garnish.
   4. Remove the bolt.
   5. Pack the airbag with protection cover.
   Fig 2: Packing Airbag With Protection Cover
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   6. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
3. w/o Sliding roof: 
   1. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY 
   1. Using a molding remover, remove the lens.
   2. Remove the 2 screws and the map light assembly, then disconnect the connectors.
      Fig 3: Removing Map Light Assembly (W/O Sliding Roof)

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4. w/Sliding roof: 
   1. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY 
   1. Using a molding remover, remove the cover.
   2. Remove the 2 screws and the map light assembly.
   3. Disconnect the connectors.
   Fig 4: Removing Map Light Assembly (W/Sliding Roof)
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5. REMOVE SUN VISORS 
   1. Remove the 2 screws and sun visor, then disconnect the connector.
   2. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
6. REMOVE SUN VISOR HOLDERS 

   Remove the 2 screws and sun visor holders.

7. REMOVE FRONT ASSIST GRIP 
   1. Using a screwdriver, remove the front assist grip covers.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

   2. Remove the 2 bolts and assist grip.
8. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR 
   1. Using a screwdriver, remove the inner rear view mirror stay holder cover.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 5: Removing Inner Rear View Mirror Stay Holder Cover

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   2. w/electro chromic inner mirror:

      Disconnect the connector.

   3. Remove the mirror assembly by turning the stay part of the mirror counterclockwise.
      Fig 6: Removing Mirror Assembly By Turning Stay Part Of Mirror Counterclockwise

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9. REMOVE WIPER ARMS 
   1. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 wiper arm head covers.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

   2. Remove the 2 nuts and 2 wiper arms.
10. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER 
    1. Remove the hood to cowl top seal.
    2. Remove the 2 clips and cowl top ventilator louver.
    Fig 7: Removing Cowl Top Ventilator Louver
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11. PULL DOWN FRONT PART OF ROOF HEADLINING 
12. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOLDING 
    1. Using a knife, cut off the molding as shown in Fig 8 .
       NOTE: Do not damage the body with the knife. 
    2. Remove the remaining molding.
       Fig 8: Removing Windshield Outside Molding

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13. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Push piano wire through between the body and glass from the interior.
       Fig 9: Pushing Piano Wire Between Body & Glass From Interior

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    2. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
    3. w/Front window defogger:

       Disconnect the connector.

       NOTE: Be careful not to damage the wire harness. 
    4. Cut the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around it.
       NOTE: When separating the glass, take care not to damage the paint and exterior ornaments. To prevent scratching the safety pad when removing the windshield, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and safety pad. 

       HINT:

       Apply protective tape to the outer surface to keep the surface from being scratched.

       Fig 10: Cutting Adhesive By Pulling Piano Wire Around It

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    5. Remove the glass.
    NOTE: Leave as much of the adhesive on the body as possible when cutting off the glass.