Body & Frame: Windows: Windshield: Removal

Remove the inner rear view mirror as shown in the illustration.

Fig 1: Removing Inner Rear View Mirror

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Fig 2: Removing Assist Grips

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1. Using a screwdriver, remove the caps.
   NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2. Driver's side:
   1. Using a torx driver, remove the 2 torx screws and assist grip.
   2. Torx driver: T30 (Part No.09041- 00030 or locally manufactured tool) 
3. Passenger's side:
   1. Using a torx driver, remove the 4 torx screws and 2 assist grips.
   2. Torx driver: T30 (Part No.09041- 00030 or locally manufactured tool) 
4. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH 
   Fig 3: Removing Front Pillar Garnish

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   1. Using a screwdriver, remove the front pillar garnish.
      NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
   2. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
5. REMOVE SUN VISORS 
   1. Remove the 4 screws and 2 sun visors.
   2. w/ Light:
      1. Disconnect the connector.
6. REMOVE SUB-VISORS 

   Remove the 4 screws and 2 sub-visors.

7. REMOVE FRONT PERSONAL LIGHT 
   Fig 4: Removing Front Personal Light

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   1. Using a screwdriver, remove the left side lens.
      NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
   2. Remove the 2 screws.
   3. Using a screwdriver, rotate the clip by 90° and remove it.
      NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
   4. Remove the front personal light, then disconnect the connector.
8. REMOVE SUN VISOR HOLDERS 
   Fig 5: Removing Sun Visor Holders

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   Remove the 2 screws and 2 sun visor holders.

9. REMOVE FRONT PART OF ROOF HEADLINING 
10. REMOVE WIPER ARMS 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 caps.
       NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
    2. Remove the 2 nuts and wiper arms.
11. REMOVE COWL LOUVER 

    Remove the 8 screws, 6 clips and cowl louver.

12. REMOVE FRONT PART OF ROOF SIDE RAIL WEATHERSTRIP LH AND RH 

    Pull the front part of roof side rail weatherstrip LH and RH to remove it.

13. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING 
    1. Remove the 4 screws and windshield outside moulding.
    Fig 6: Removing Windshield Outside Moulding
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    2. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
14. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE UPPER 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 7: Removing Remaining Moulding

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15. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    Fig 8: Removing Windshield Glass

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    1. Push piano wire through between the body and glass from the interior.
    2. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
       NOTE: Apply protective tape to the outer surface to keep the surface from being scratched.
       Fig 9: Identifying Front Glass

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       NOTE: When separating the glass, take care not to damage the paint and exterior ornaments. To prevent scratching the safety pad when removing the windshield, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and safety pad.
    3. Cut the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around it.
    4. Remove the glass.
       NOTE: Leave as much of the adhesive on the body as possible when cutting off the glass.