Repair Procedures: Removal

CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

NOTE: Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.

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 ")
Cut out the adhesive using a cutter (A).
Information

Use a cutter with a blade length between 8-12 inches.

Fig 1: 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 2: Sealant Edge Cutting Area
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If the piano wire (A) is visible outside the chassis, push it back into the chassis.

Fig 3: Locating 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 4: Sealant Cutting Area
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Carefully lift up the windshield glass (B) by using a glass holder (A).

Fig 5: Lifting Up Windshield Glass By Using Glass Holder

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