Repair Procedures: Replacement: [Removal]

CAUTION:

Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

NOTE:

Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.

Remove the roof side molding.
(Refer to Body Side Molding - "ROOF SIDE MOLDING ")
Remove the front pillar trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "FRONT PILLAR TRIM ")
Remove the inside rear view mirror assembly.
(Refer to Mirror - "INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR ")
Remove the cowl top cover.
(Refer to "COWL TOP COVER ")
Using masking tape create some alignment marks to aid in reinstallation.
Using a cutter (A) knife, carefully remove the windshield glass molding.
Information
- Use the cutter with a 20 to 30 cm-long blade.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Windshield Glass Molding Using Cutter Knife
  Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Cut off the sealant on the edge (B) while pulling the piano wire (A) to the 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 Off Sealant On Edge While Pulling Piano Wire Left And Right
Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Put in a piano wire (A) through the corner of the windshield glass and insert wire grips into both ends of the wire.

Fig 3: Putting Piano Wire Through Corner Of Windshield Glass
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Cut off the sealant on (A-A), (B-B), (C-C), while pulling a piano wire (A) to the 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: Cutting Off Sealant
Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Remove the windshield glass (B) carefully using the glass holder (A).

Fig 5: Removing Windshield Glass Using Glass Holder
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