Not Reusing Windshield
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
- Remove the following parts:
(1)Windshield wiper arm and blade (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (2)Cowl grille (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (3)Sensor cover (with sensor cover) (See SENSOR COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (4)Forward sensing camera (FSC) (with forward sensing camera (FSC)) (See FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (5)Rain sensor (with auto light/wiper system) (See RAIN SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (6)Rearview mirror (without auto-dimming rearview mirror) (See REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (7)Auto-dimming rearview mirror (with auto-dimming rearview mirror) (See AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (8)A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (9)Sunvisor (See SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (10)Front map light (See FRONT MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (11)Assist handle (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Set the headliner aside.
- Disconnect the windshield wiper de-icer connector. (with windshield wiper de-icer)
- Remove the wiring harness clip. (with windshield wiper de-icer)
- Apply protective tape along the edge of the body.
NOTE:
- Overlap and apply the protective tape to the corners to prevent damage to the body.
- Remove the windshield molding by pulling it outward.NOTE:
- If the windshield molding is difficult to remove, warm the windshield molding using a hot air blower.
- Cut the sealant around the windshield using a sealant remover.NOTE:
- If it is difficult to cut the sealant, use piano wire and follow the procedure under "Reusing Windshield".
- Remove the windshield.