Not Reusing Windshield

Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
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. Rain sensor (with auto light/wiper system) (See RAIN SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
11. Rearview mirror (without auto-dimming rearview mirror) (See REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
12. Auto-dimming rearview mirror (with auto dimming rearview mirror) (See AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Set the headliner out of the way.
Disconnect the windshield wiper de-icer connector. (with windshield wiper de-icer)

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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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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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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?.
Remove the windshield.