Overview - Windshield

CAUTION:

In vehicles with lane assist, the camera must be recalibrated after replacing the windshield. Refer to DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS FRONT CAMERA, CALIBRATING .
The Windshield Projection Head Up Display Control Module -J898- must be recalibrated if the windshield on a vehicle with windshield projection (head up display) is replaced. Refer to WINDSHIELD PROJECTION HEAD UP DISPLAY CONTROL MODULE, CALIBRATING .

NOTE:

New original joints are attached with retaining pins, remove these for example using a side cutter.

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Windshield
- Two left and right locking pins at the top of the windshield will get cut during the removal.
- These pins are not needed when installing the windshield again.
- Use adhesive tape to keep the windshield from falling out when installing it.
  CAUTION:
  Disconnect the battery before removing on vehicles with a windshield defogger.
- Distance to roof dimension -a- = 2 mm.
- Align the side distance dimension -c-.
Adhesive Bead
- Observe the minimum curing time. Refer to MINIMUM CURING TIME FOR BONDED WINDOWS .
  - Dimension -b- = 15 mm± 2 mm
  - Dimension -d- = 8 mm ± 2 mm
Plenum Chamber Cover
- Press into retaining strip only after window adhesive minimum curing time is complete (3 hours).
Plenum Chamber Cover Frame
- No replacement part
- With a new window glass, protective piping must first be removed before installing the plenum chamber cover.
Gap Cover
NOTE:
The cutting wire must be laid under the gap cover.
- Replacing. Refer to COVER PROFILE, REPLACING .
Drip Rail

Windshield Defogger Control Module -J505-

-- The Windshield Defogger Control Module -J505- is located inside the spare wheel well on the left.

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CAUTION:

Disconnect the battery before removing.

-- Open the cover on the connections and remove the nuts from the connections.

-- Disconnect the connector from the Windshield Defogger Control Module -J505-.

-- Tighten the nuts to 7.5 Nm.