Repair Procedures: Removal

CAUTION:

NOTE:

Remove both sides of the front pillar trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "FRONT PILLAR TRIM ")
Remove both sides of the A pillar garnish.
(Refer to Body Side Molding- "A PILLAR GARNISH ")
Remove the cowl top cover.
(Refer to "COWL TOP COVER "
Remove the inside rear view mirror assembly.
(Refer to Mirror - "INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR ")
Remove the LDWS unit.
Cut out the adhesive using a utility knife (A).
Information
- Use a utility knife with blade length of 8-12 inches.
  
  Fig 1: Cut Out Adhesive Using Utility Knife
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Cut off the sealant on the edge (B) by pulling the piano wire (A) to the left and right.

Fig 2: Cut Off Sealant On Edge
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If the piano wire (A) is visible from the chassis, push it into the edges.

Fig 3: Pull Piano Wire
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Cut off the sealant on (A-A), (B-B) and (C-C) by pulling the piano wire (A) to the left and right.
CAUTION:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Be careful not to burn your hands as friction heat may be generated while working on the wires.
- Be careful not to disconnect the piano wire.
Fig 4: Pull Piano Wire To Left And Right
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Remove the windshield glass (B) carefully using the glass holder (A).

Fig 5: Cut Off Sealant On Windshield Glass
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