When Using The Windshield Glass Knife

Remove the front pillar trim (passenger' side) and disconnect the wiper deicer connector. (Models with wiper deicer)
Remove the cowl panel. Ref. to REMOVAL , Cowl Panel .
Remove the molding front.
Tape the body side of the circumference of windshield glass for protection.
Apply sufficient amount of soapy water to the adhesive part.
Make a cut in the adhesive part using a cutter blade so that windshield glass knife can be inserted easily.
Insert the windshield glass knife into adhesive part.
While holding the knife edge and windshield glass edge at a right angle, move the windshield glass knife in parallel to the windshield glass edge along the surface and edge of windshield glass to cut the adhesive part.
NOTE:
- Do not twist the windshield glass knife.
- Cutting of adhesive part shall be started with wider gap between windshield glass and body.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Windshield Glass Knife And Pin
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- The locating pins are bonded to the corners of glass. Use piano wire to disconnect the pins.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Locating Pins And Body Panel
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