Windshield Removal: Notes
- Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3] ).
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the following parts:
- Windshield wiper arm and blade (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Cowl grille (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Cowl panel (See COWL PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Rearview mirror (See REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Rain sensor (vehicles with auto wiper system) (See RAIN SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Sunvisor (See SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Map light (See MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Assist handle (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Set the headliner out of the way.
- Apply protective tape along the edge of the body.
NOTE:
- Overlap and adhere the protective tape to the corners to prevent damage.
- Remove the windshield molding by pulling it outward.NOTE:
- If the windshield molding is difficult to remove, warm the windshield molding using a hot air blower.
- The windshield molding is a replacement part.