Body & Frame: Windows: Windshield: Removal

NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before using it to pry parts.

Remove Wiper Arms
Remove the wiper arm head cap, 2 nuts and 2 wiper arms.
Remove Cowl Top Ventilator Louver
1. Remove the 5 screws and 6 clips.
2. Using a screwdriver, remove the cowl top ventilator louver.
Remove Removable Roof Hook
Remove the 2 screws and removable roof hook.

Fig 1: Removing Cowl Top Ventilator Louver Screws and Clips
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Remove Front Pillar Garnishes
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the front pillar garnish.
2. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
Remove Sun Visors
Remove the 4 screws and sun visors.

Fig 2: Identifying Removable Roof Hook Clips
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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 Map Light Assembly
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Remove Front Roof Headlining Trim
Using a screwdriver, remove the front roof headlining.

Fig 4: Identifying Front Roof Headlining Trim Clips
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Remove Inner Rear View Mirror
1. Push the cover in the direction indicated by the arrows labeled (a) and remove it.
2. While holding down the claw in the direction of the black arrow labeled (b), slide the mirror in the direction of the white arrow labeled (c) and remove it.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Inner Rear View Mirror
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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 6: Removing Windshield Outside Moulding
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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.
3. Cut the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around it.
  
  Fig 8: Cutting The Adhesive By Pulling The Piano Wire Around It
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  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.
  
  NOTE: Apply a protective tape to the outer surface to keep the surface from being scratched.
4. Remove the glass.
  NOTE: Leave the adhesive on the body as much as possible when cutting off the glass.