Repair Procedures: Removal

CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

NOTE: Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.

Remove the roof side molding.
(Refer to Body Side Moldings - "ROOF SIDE MOLDING ")
Remove the front pillar trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "FRONT PILLAR TRIM ")
Remove the inside rear view mirror assembly.
(Refer to Mirror - "INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR ")
Remove the cowl top cover.
(Refer to "COWL TOP COVER ")
Using a remover, remove the windshield glass side molding assembly (A).

Fig 1: Locating Windshield Glass Side Molding Assembly
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Using a remover, remove the windshield glass molding bracket (A).

Fig 2: Locating Windshield Glass Molding Bracket
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Using masking tapes to create alignment marks.

Fig 3: Alignment Marks
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Cut out the adhesive using a cutter (A).
Information
- Use a cutter with a blade length between 8-12 inches.
Fig 4: Cutting Out Adhesive Using Cutter
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Cut off the sealant on the edge (B) while pulling the piano wire (A) left and right.
CAUTION:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Be careful not to burn your hands as excessive heat may be generated when working on wires.
- Be careful not to break the piano wire.
Fig 5: Cut Off Sealant On Edge
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If the piano wire (A) is visible outside the chassis, push it back into the chassis.

Fig 6: Pulling Piano Wire
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Cut off the sealant on (A-A), (B-B), (C-C), while pulling a piano wire (A) left and right.
CAUTION:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Be careful not to burn your hands as excessive heat may be generated when working on wires.
- Be careful not to break the piano wire.
Fig 7: Cut Sealant In Order
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Carefully lift up the windshield glass (B) by using a glass holder (A).

Fig 8: Lifting Up Windshield Glass By Using Glass Holder
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