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Not Reusing Windshield

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Windshield wiper arm and blade (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Cowl grille (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Front fender molding (See FRONT FENDER MOLDING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Sunvisor (See SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Front map light (See FRONT MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Assist handle (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. Sensor cover (See SENSOR COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    9. Forward sensing camera (FSC) (with forward sensing camera (FSC)) (See FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    10. Forward sensing camera (FSC) cover (with forward sensing camera (FSC)) (See FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC) COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    11. Forward sensing camera (FSC) clip (with forward sensing camera (FSC)) (See FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC) CLIP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    12. Forward sensing camera (FSC) short-cord (with forward sensing camera (FSC)) (See FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC) SHORT-CORD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    13. Rain sensor (with auto light/wiper system) (See RAIN SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    14. Laser sensor (with laser sensor) (See LASER SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    15. Rearview mirror (without auto-dimming rearview mirror) (See REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    16. Auto-dimming rearview mirror (with auto-dimming rearview mirror) (See AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Set the headliner out of the way.
  4. Disconnect the windshield wiper deicer connector. (with windshield wiper deicer)
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  5. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body.
    NOTE:
    • Overlap and adhere the protective tape to the corners to prevent damage.
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  6. Remove the windshield molding by pulling it outward.
    NOTE:
    • If the windshield molding is difficult to remove, warm the windshield molding using a heat gun.
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  7. Cut out the sealant all around the glass using a sealant remover.
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    NOTE:
    • If it is difficult to cut sealant, use piano wire and follow the procedure under "Reusing Windshield".
  8. Remove the windshield.