Using Windshield Glass Knife

Remove the cowl panel.
< Ref. to REMOVAL , Cowl Panel. >
Remove the molding.
Tape the body side of the circumference of windshield glass for protection.
Apply sufficient amount of soapy water to the adhesive part.
Insert the windshield glass knife into the adhesive.
While holding the knife edge and windshield glass edge at a right angle, move the windshield glass knife parallel to the windshield glass edge along the surface and edge of windshield glass to cut the adhesive.
NOTE:
- Do not twist the windshield glass knife.
- Cutting of adhesive part shall be started with wider gap between windshield glass and body.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Gap Between Windshield Glass And Body
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- The locating pins are bonded to the corners of glass. Use piano wire to disconnect the pins.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Locating Pins Bonded To Corners Of Glass
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