Removal and installation: Windshield: Removal

Note:  srs components are located in this area. Review the srs component locations before doing repairs or service.

Srs component location index (2016) or

Srs component location index (2017 2018 2019 2020 2021)

The precautions and procedures

1. Rearview mirror - remove Rearview mirror - removal
2. Automatic lighting/rain sensor - remove (for some models)Automatic lighting/rain sensor - removal
3. Multipurpose camera unit - remove (for some models)Multipurpose camera unit - removal
4. Both a-pillar trims - remove - refer to:

   Interior trim removal - cargo areas or

   Interior trim removal - door areas or

   Interior trim removal - pillar areas or

   Interior trim removal - rear side area or

   Interior trim removal - tailgate areas

5. Front area of the headliner - lower - refer to:

   Headliner removal (without panoramic glass roof) or

   Headliner removal (with panoramic glass roof)

6. Windshield side trim - remove windshield side trim removal 
7. Cowl cover - remove Cowl cover removal
8. Windshield - remove

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   1. Remove the windshield moldings (A, B) from the edge of the windshield (C). If necessary, cut off the molding with a utility knife. 2. Disconnect the connector (D). (With heated windshield wiper area)

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   3. If the original windshield will be reinstalled, make alignment marks (A) across the windshield and the body with a grease pencil.

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   4. Apply protective tape along the edge of the dashboard and the body. Make a hole with an awl or similar tool, through the rubber dam and the adhesive from inside the vehicle at a corner of the windshield. Push a piece of piano wire through the hole, and wrap each end around a piece of wood. 5. With a helper on the outside, pull the piano wire (A) back and forth in a sawing motion. Hold the piano wire as close to the windshield (B) as possible to prevent damage to the body and the dashboard. Carefully cut through the rubber dam and the adhesive (C) around the entire windshield. 6. Carefully remove the windshield. 7. Scrape the original adhesive smooth to a thickness of about 1 mm (0.04 in) - 2 mm (0.08 in) on the bonding surface around the entire windshield opening flange with a putty knife. NOTE: Do not scrape down to the painted surface of the body; damaged paint will interfere with proper bonding. Remove the rubber dam from the body.