Windshield Glass: Removal

1. Partially remove the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH so that the front pillar garnish LH can be removed (see REMOVAL ).

HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

HINT:

It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining. Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining.

1. Partially remove the roof headlining (see REMOVAL ).

1. Remove the molding with the clip and claw.

1. Remove the molding with the clip and claw.
   Fig 2: Identifying Molding With Claw And Clip

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1. Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches.

   Using a heat light, heat the molding to 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F).

   NOTE: Do not heat the molding excessively.
   Fig 3: Applying Protective Tape To Outer Surface Of Vehicle Body To Prevent Scratches

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2. Tie both piano wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
3. Cut the adhesive tape by pulling the piano wire as shown in the illustration.
   Fig 4: Pulling Piano Wire

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4. Remove the 2 clips and molding fastener.
Fig 5: Identifying Windshield Outside Molding Fastener
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HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

1. Using a knife, cut off the molding as shown in the illustration.
   NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
   Fig 6: Cutting Off Molding

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2. Remove the remaining molding.

   HINT:

   Make a partial cut in the molding. Then pull and remove it by hand.

1. w/ Windshield Deicer:

   Remove the clip and disconnect the connector.

2. Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches.
3. From the interior, insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass as shown in the illustration.
   Fig 7: Applying Protective Tape To Outer Surface Of Vehicle Body

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4. Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.
   NOTE:

   • When separating the glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle's paint or interior/exterior ornaments.
   • To prevent the instrument panel from being scratched when removing the glass, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and instrument panel.
5. Place matchmarks over the glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.

   HINT:

   Matchmarks do not need to be placed if not reusing the glass.

   Fig 8: Placing Matchmarks Over Glass And Vehicle Body

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6. Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.
   NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when cutting through the adhesive.
7. Disengage the stoppers.
8. Using suction cups, remove the glass.

1. Using a scraper, remove the damaged stoppers, dams and adhesive sticking to the glass.
2. Clean the outer edges of the glass with white gasoline.
   NOTE: Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it. Even if using new glass, clean it with white gasoline.
   Fig 9: Cleaning Back Window Glass

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1. Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
   1. On the contact surface of the vehicle body, use a knife to cut away excess adhesive as shown in the illustration.

      HINT:

      Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.

      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
      Fig 10: Cleaning Contact Surface Of Vehicle Body With Cleaner

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2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with cleaner.

   HINT:

   Even if all the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.