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Repair Procedures: Removal

CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE: Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.
  1. Remove the roof side molding.

    (Refer to Body Side Moldings - "ROOF SIDE MOLDING ")

  2. Remove the front pillar trim.

    (Refer to Interior Trim - "FRONT PILLAR TRIM ")

  3. Remove the inside rear view mirror assembly.

    (Refer to Mirror - "INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR ")

  4. Remove the cowl top cover.

    (Refer to "COWL TOP COVER ")

  5. Using a remover, remove the windshield glass side molding assembly (A).
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  6. Cut out the adhesive using a cutter (A).

    Information 

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

  7. 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.
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  8. If the piano wire (A) is visible outside the chassis, push it back into the chassis.
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  9. 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.
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  10. Carefully lift up the windshield glass (B) by using a glass holder (A).
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