When Using Windshield Glass Knife

Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Refer to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
Remove the trim panel assembly A pillar. Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Upper Inner Trim>REMOVAL>A PILLAR TRIM .
Remove the cowl panel assembly. Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Cowl Panel>REMOVAL .
Disconnect the wiper deicer connector. (Models with wiper deicer)
Remove the stereo camera assembly. Refer to EyeSight>Stereo Camera>REMOVAL .
Remove the molding windshield from the glass windshield, and attach protective tape on the body side of the circumference of the glass windshield.

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Remove the glass windshield.

Apply sufficient amount of soapy water to the adhesive part and insert the windshield glass knife.

While holding the edges of the knife and the glass windshield at a right angle, move the windshield glass knife parallel to the edge of the glass windshield, and cut the adhesive along the surface and the edge of the glass windshield.

CAUTION:

Cutting of adhesive part should be started from an area with wider gap between the windshield glass and the body.
Never twist the windshield glass knife.

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Disconnect the locating pin windshield and remove the glass windshield.

NOTE: The locating pins are bonded to the corners of windshield glass. Use piano wire to disconnect the pins.

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Remove the locating pin. (When reusing the glass)

Attach tape to the locating pin outer surface to identify the installation position.

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Using a scraper, etc., remove locating pins (2 places).
CAUTION:
- Do not remove the tape because it is used to refer to the installation position.
- Be careful not to damage the windshield glass during operation.