Repair Procedures: Replacement: Removal

CAUTION:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
When replacing a broken windshield glass, a commercially available windshield cutter can be efficiently used for cutting adhesive. For details, follow the instructions of the tool manufacturer.

NOTE:

Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.

Remove the front pillar trim.
Refer to FRONT PILLAR TRIM .
Remove the cowl top cover.
Refer to COWL TOP COVER - SANTA FE .
Remove the inside rear view mirror assembly.
Refer to INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR .
Remove the auto defogging sensor.
Refer to AUTO DEFOGGING SENSOR (DATC ONLY) .
Disconnect the windshield glass defogger connector.
Cut out the adhesive using a cutter (A).
Information
- Please use a cutter with a blade length between 8-12 inches.
  
  Fig 1: Cutting Windshield Glass Adhesive Using Cutter
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Cut off the sealant on the edge (B) while pulling the piano wire (A) left and right.
CAUTION:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Heat may occur when working on the wires. Be careful not to burn your hands.
- Be careful not to disconnect the piano wire.
Fig 2: Cutting Sealant On Windshield Edge Using Piano Wire
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If a piano wire is visible inside the chassis, pull the piano wire (A) line inside.

Fig 3: Pulling Piano Wire Line Inside
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Cut off the sealant on (A-A), (B-B), (C-C), while pulling a piano wire (A) left and right.
CAUTION:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Heat may occur when working on the wires. Be careful not to burn your hands.
- Be careful not to disconnect the piano wire.
Fig 4: Pulling Piano Wire Left And Right
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Remove the windshield glass (B) carefully using the glass holder (A).

Fig 5: Removing Windshield Glass Using Glass Holder
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