Removal
WINDSHIELD / WINDOWGLASS: WINDSHIELD GLASS: REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
2. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH Removal
3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH Removal
4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH Removal
5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH Removal
6. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
7. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (for TMC Made without EC Mirror) Removal
8. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (for TMMK Made without EC Mirror) Removal
9. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER (w/ EC Mirror) Removal
10. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (w/ EC Mirror) Removal
11. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
12. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
13. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal
14. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH Removal
15. REMOVE ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY Removal
16. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH Removal
17. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH Removal
18. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER Removal
19. REMOVE FRONT ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
20. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (w/o Sliding Roof)
It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining assembly. Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining assembly so that the windshield glass can be removed Removal.
21. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (w/ Sliding Roof)
It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining assembly. Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining assembly so that the windshield glass can be removed Removal.
22. REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOULDING
(a) Using a knife, cut off the moulding, as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE:
* Do not damage the vehicle body with the knife.
* If the vehicle body is damaged, repair the damaged portion by applying an anti-rust coating after removing the windshield glass.
(b) Remove the remaining moulding from the windshield glass.
HINT
When removing the moulding, make a partial cut, then pull and remove it by hand.
23. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS ASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
* There are No. 1 and No. 2 stoppers on the windshield glass as shown in the illustration. Be careful not to damage the windshield glass when cutting off the adhesive.
* To prevent the windshield glass from dropping when performing this operation, be sure to hold the windshield glass using suction cups.
HINT
Depending on vehicles, a 1-piece or 2-piece type stopper is used.
(a) Apply protective tape to the installation position of the windshield glass assembly on the vehicle body.
HINT
Apply protective tape to the installation surface to prevent it from being scratched.
(b) Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass from the interior.
(c) Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
(d) Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the windshield glass.
NOTICE:
* When separating the windshield glass, take care not to damage the paint or the interior and exterior ornaments.
* To prevent the safety pad from being scratched when removing the windshield glass, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and safety pad.
(e) Place matchmarks on the windshield glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.
HINT
Matchmarks do not need to be placed if the windshield glass is not going to be reused.
(f) Using a suction cup, remove the windshield glass assembly.
NOTICE:
* Be careful not to drop the windshield glass.
* Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the windshield glass.
24. REMOVE WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM
(a) Using a scraper, remove the adhesive dam.
NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
* Be sure to replace the adhesive dam with a new one.
25. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER
(a) Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 2 stoppers.
NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
* Be sure to replace the No. 2 stoppers with new ones.
26. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS RETAINER
(a) Using a scraper, remove the 2 retainers.
NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
* Be sure to replace the retainer with a new one.
27. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type)
(a) Remove the 2 No. 1 stoppers.
NOTICE:
Be sure to replace the No. 1 stoppers with new ones.
28. CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS
(a) Using a scraper, remove the adhesive tape and adhesive sticking to the windshield glass.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
(b) Clean the outer circumference of the windshield glass with a non-residue solvent.
NOTICE:
* Do not touch the windshield glass surface after cleaning it.
* Even if using a new windshield glass, clean the windshield glass with a non-residue solvent.
29. 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 the appropriate surface shape.
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 piece of cloth saturated with cleaner.
HINT
Even if all the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.