Body & Frame: Windows: Windshield: Removal

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before using it to pry parts.

1. REMOVE WIPER ARMS 

   Remove the wiper arm head cap, 2 nuts and 2 wiper arms.

2. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER 
   1. Remove the 5 screws and 6 clips.
   2. Using a screwdriver, remove the cowl top ventilator louver.
3. REMOVE REMOVABLE ROOF HOOK 

   Remove the 2 screws and removable roof hook.

   Fig 1: Removing Cowl Top Ventilator Louver

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4. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH 
   1. Using a screwdriver, remove the front pillar garnish.
   2. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
5. REMOVE SUN VISORS 

   Remove the 4 screws and sun visors.

   Fig 2: Removing Front Pillar Garnish

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6. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY 
   1. Using a screwdriver, remove the map light cover.
   2. Remove the 2 screws and map light assembly, then disconnect the connector.
      Fig 3: Removing 2 Screws And Map Light Assembly

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7. REMOVE FRONT ROOF HEADLINING TRIM 

   Using a screwdriver, remove the front roof headlining.

8. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY 
   Fig 4: Removing Front Roof Headlining

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9. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING 
   1. Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE: Do not damage the body with the knife.
   2. Remove the remaining moulding.
      Fig 5: Cutting Off Moulding Using Knife

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10. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Insert a piano wire between the body and glass, let it pass through.
    2. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
       NOTE: Be careful not to damage the wire harness.
       Fig 6: Inserting Piano Wire Between Body And Glass

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    3. Cut the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around it.
       NOTE: When separating the glass, take care not to damage the paint and exterior ornaments. To prevent the safety pad from being scratched when removing the windshield, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and safety pad.

       HINT:

       Apply a protective tape to the outer surface to keep the surface from being scratched.

       Fig 7: Cutting Adhesive By Pulling Piano Wire Around It

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    4. Remove the glass.
       NOTE: Leave the adhesive on the body as much as possible when cutting off the glass.