Body & Frame: Windows: Windshield: Removal

HINT:

• A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart, (see SPECIFIED TORQUE FOR STANDARD BOLTS )
• EC mirror stands for electrochromic mirror.

1. EC mirror: REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR 
   1. Remove the mirror cover.
   2. Disconnect the connector.
   3. Remove the screw.
   4. Slide the mirror in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration, and remove the mirror.
      Fig 1: Removing Inner Rear View Mirror & Screw (EC Mirror)

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2. Except EC mirror: REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR 
   1. Push the (a) part in the direction indicated by the arrow marks and remove the cover.
   2. Pushing the claw in the (b) direction, slide the inner rear view mirror in the (c) direction and remove it.
      Fig 2: Removing Inner Rear View Mirror (Except EC Mirror)

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3. REMOVE ROOF CONSOLE BOX 
   1. Using a screwdriver, pry out the roof console box cover.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

   2. Remove the screw and roof console box, then disconnect the connector.
4. REMOVE SUN VISORS AND HOLDERS 
   1. Remove the 4 screws and 2 sun visors.
   2. Remove the 2 holders.
5. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISHES 
6. REMOVE WIPER ARMS 
7. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER AND HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL 
8. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOLDING 
9. REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOLDING 
   1. Using a knife, cut off the molding as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE: Do not damage the body with the knife.
   2. Remove the remaining molding.
      Fig 3: Removing Windshield Molding

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10. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Push a piano wire through between the body and glass from the interior.
    2. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.

       HINT:

       Apply protective tape to the outer surface to keep the surface from being scratched.

       Fig 4: Removing Windshield Glass By Inserting Piano Wire

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       NOTE: When separating the glass, take care not to damage the paint and interior and exterior ornaments. To prevent scratching the safety pad when removing the windshield, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and safety pad.
    3. Cut the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around it.
    4. Remove the glass.
       NOTE: Leave as much of the adhesive on the body as possible when cutting off the glass.
       Fig 5: Cutting Adhesive By Pulling Piano Wire

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