Repair Procedures: Removal

CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

NOTE: Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.

Remove the roof side molding.
(Refer to Body Side Moldings - "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 a screwdriver or remover, remove the windshield glass side molding assembly (A).

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Cut out the adhesive using a cutter (A).
- Use a cutter with a blade length between 8-12 inches.
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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.
- Be careful not to burn your hands as excessive heat may be generated when working on wires.
- Be careful not to break the piano wire.
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If the piano wire (A) is visible outside the chassis, push it back into the chassis.

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Cut off the sealant on (A-A), (B-B) while pulling a piano wire (A) left and right.
CAUTION:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Be careful not to burn your hands as excessive heat may be generated when working on wires.
- Be careful not to break the piano wire.
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Cut off the sealant between A-A using a cutter knife (A).
Use the cutter with a 20 to 30 cm-long blade.
NOTE:
- When cutting the sealant between A-A, be careful not to damage the crash pad.
- Be careful not to damage the body painting surface.
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Carefully lift up the windshield glass (B) by using a glass holder (A).

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