WINDSHIELD GLASS > REMOVAL

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HINT:

A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart (Click here).

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

1. Remove the 2 caps.
   

1. Remove the nut and arm & blade.
   

1. Remove the nut and arm & blade.
   

1. Detach the 9 clips and remove the seal.
   

1. Detach the 4 claws and remove the louver.
   

1. Detach the 5 claws and remove the louver.
   

1. Partially remove the front door opening trim LH so that the front pillar garnish LH can be removed (Click here).
   

1. Partially remove the front door opening trim RH so that the front pillar garnish RH can be removed (Click here).
   

HINT:

Use the same procedure for both front No. 1 assist grip plugs.

1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the front No. 1 assist grip plug.
   

   HINT:

   Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

   Text in Illustration 

   *1	Protective Tape

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Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

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Use the same procedure for both front assist grips.

1. Remove the 2 screws and front assist grip.
   

1. Detach the 2 clips and 2 guides and remove the front pillar garnish.
   

2. w/ Curtain Shield Airbag:
   Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly.
   
   

   1. Thoroughly cover the airbag with a cloth or nylon sheet and fix the ends of the cover with adhesive tape, as shown in the illustration.
      

      NOTICE:

      Cover the curtain shield airbag with a protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish is removed.

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      *1	Protective Cover
      *2	Adhesive Tape

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

1. Detach the guide.
   

2. Remove the 2 screws and visor.
   

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

1. Remove the screw.
   

2. Detach the 2 claws and remove the visor holder.
   

HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

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Use the same procedure for all assist grips.

1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and open the 2 covers.
   

   HINT:

   Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

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   *1	Protective Tape

2. Remove the 2 screws and assist grip.
   

1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the lens.
   

   HINT:

   Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

2. Remove the 2 screws and room light.
   

3. Disconnect the lamp connector.
   

1. w/o Screw:
   
   

   1. Push the cover in the direction indicated by the arrows labeled A and remove it.
      

   2. While holding down the claw in the direction of the black arrow labeled B, slide the inner rear view mirror assembly in the direction of the white arrow and remove it.
      

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      *1	Cover
      *2	Claw

2. w/ Screw:
   
   

   1. Using a T20 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the screw.
      

   2. Slide the inner rear view mirror assembly in the direction of the arrow and remove it.
      

HINT:

It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining. Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining.

1. Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in the illustration.
   

   NOTICE:

   Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

2. Remove the remaining moulding.
   

   HINT:

   Make a partial cut in the moulding. Then pull and remove it by hand.

1. Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches.
   

2. From the interior, insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass as shown in the illustration.
   

3. Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to all wire ends.
   

   NOTICE:

   1. When separating the glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle's paint or interior/exterior ornaments.
      
   2. To prevent the instrument panel from being scratched when removing the glass, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and instrument panel.
      

4. Place matchmarks over the glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.
   

   HINT:

   Matchmarks do not need to be place if not reusing the glass.

5. Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.
   

   NOTICE:

   Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when cutting through the adhesive.

6. Disengage the stoppers.
   

7. Using suction cups, remove the glass.
   

1. Using a scraper, remove the damaged stoppers, dams and adhesive sticking to the glass.
   

2. Clean the outer edges of the glass with non-residue solvent.
   

   NOTICE:

   Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it.

   Even if using new glass, clean it with non-residue solvent.

1. Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
   
   

   1. On the contact surface of the vehicle body, use a knife to cut away excess adhesive as shown in the illustration.
      

      HINT:

      Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.

      NOTICE:

      Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with cleaner.
   

   HINT:

   Even if all the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.