Repair Procedures: Removal

CAUTION:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.

Remove the following items.
1. Front pillar trim
  (Refer to Interior - "INTERIOR TRIM ")
2. Inside rearview mirror
  (Refer to Exterior - "MIRROR ")
3. Rain sensor
  (Refer to Interior - "ROOF TRIM ")
4. Wiper arm
  (Refer to Exterior - "COWL TOP COVER ")
5. Cowl top cover
  (Refer to Exterior - "COWL TOP COVER ")
6. Windshield glass deicer connector
  (Refer to Body Electrical System - "WINDSHIELD WIPER ")
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the windshield molding (A).
Information
- Always replace the windshield molding to a new one.
Fig 1: Identifying Windshield Molding
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Cut out the adhesive using a cutter (A).
Information
- Please use a cutter with a blade length between 8-12 inches.
Fig 2: Cutting Out Adhesive
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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 3: Cutting Off Sealant Edge While Pulling On Piano Wire
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If a piano wire is visible inside the chassis, pull the piano wire (A) line inside.

Fig 4: 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 5: Cutting Off Sealant On Piano Wire
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Remove the windshield glass (B) carefully using the glass holder (A).

Fig 6: Removing Windshield Glass Using Glass Holder
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