Body & Frame: Windows: Windshield: Removal

REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the front pillar garnish.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Front Pillar Garnish
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w/o Sliding roof:
1. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the lens.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2. Remove the 2 screws and map light assembly, then disconnect the connector.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Lens
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w/ Sliding roof:
1. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the screw.
2. Using a moulding remover, remove the cover.
3. Remove the screw and map light assembly, then disconnect the connector.
REMOVE SUN VISORS
REMOVE SUN VISOR HOLDERS

Fig 3: Removing Cover
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REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR
Remove the inner rear view mirror as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE WIPER ARMS
Remove the 2 wiper arm head caps, 2 nuts and 2 wiper arms.
REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL

Fig 4: Removing Inner Rear View Mirror
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REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER
1. Remove the 4 screws and 6 clips.
2. Using a screwdriver, remove the cowl top ventilator louver, then disconnect the washer hoses.
HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Fig 5: Removing Cowl Top Ventilator Louver
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w/Sliding roof:
1. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF OPENING TRIM
PULL DOWN FRONT PART OF ROOF HEADLINING
REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING
1. Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in the illustration.
  NOTE: Do not damage the body with the knife.
2. Remove the remaining moulding.
  
  Fig 6: Cutting Off Moulding
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REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS
1. Insert a piano wire between body and glass and let it pass through.
2. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
3. w/ Front window defogger:
  Disconnect the connector.
  
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the wire harness.
  
  Fig 7: Inserting Piano Wire Between Body And Glass
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4. Cut the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around it.
  NOTE: When separating the glass, take care not to damage the paint and exterior ornaments. To prevent the safety pad from being scratched when removing the windshield, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and safety pad.
  
  Fig 8: Cutting Adhesive
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  HINT:
  
  Apply protective tape to the outer surface to keep the surface from being scratched.
5. Remove the glass.
NOTE: Leave the adhesive on the body as much as possible when cutting off the glass.