Removal (to 12/2010)

WINDSHIELD / WINDOW GLASS: WINDSHIELD GLASS: REMOVAL

HINT
However, only installation procedures requiring additional information are included.

1. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH Removal

2. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH Removal

3. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH Removal

4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

6. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal (to 12/2010)

7. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH Removal (to 12/2010)

8. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY FRONT Removal (to 12/2010)

9. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal (to 12/2010)

10. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER Removal (to 12/2010)

11. REMOVE LH VISOR ASSEMBLY Removal (to 12/2010)

12. REMOVE RH VISOR ASSEMBLY Removal (to 12/2010)

13. REMOVE ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY Removal (to 12/2010)

14. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER Removal (to 12/2010)

15. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER Removal

16. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR COVER Removal

17. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR Removal

18. REMOVE SUN ROOF OPENING TRIM MOULDING (w/ Sliding Roof) Removal (to 12/2010)

19. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY Removal (to 12/2010)

20. REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOULDING OUTER UPPER

(a) Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in the illustration.





NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body with the knife.

(b) Remove the remaining moulding.

HINT
Partially cut the moulding. Then pull and remove it by hand.

21. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS

(a) From the interior, insert piano wires between the vehicle body and glass as shown in the illustration.





(b) Tie objects that can serve as handles to all wire ends.

HINT
Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent its surface from being scratched.

NOTICE:
* w/ Curtain shield airbag:
When working around the curtain shield airbag, be careful not to damage the airbag.
* When separating the glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle's paint or interior/exterior ornaments.
* To prevent the safety pad from being scratched when removing the glass, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and safety pad.

(c) Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.





(d) Disengage the stoppers.





HINT
In some cases, both 1-piece type and 2-piece type stoppers are installed in the same vehicle.

(e) Using a suction cup, remove the glass.

NOTICE:
Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the glass.

22. CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS

(a) Using a scraper, remove the damaged stoppers, the damaged any adhesive remaining the glass.





(b) Clean the outer circumference on of the glass with white gasoline.

NOTICE:
* Do not tough the glass after cleaning it.
* Even if using new glass, clean the glass with white gasoline.

23. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY

(a) Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.





(1) Using a knife, cut away any rough adhesive on the contact surface of the vehicle body to ensure a proper fit.

NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

HINT
Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.

(2) Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with a shop rag or piece of cloth saturated with cleaner.

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