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Repair Procedures: Replacement: [Removal]

CAUTION:
  • Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
NOTE:
  • Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.
  1. Remove the roof side molding.

    (Refer to Interior Trim - "ROOF SIDE MOLDING ")

  2. Remove the inside rear view mirror assembly.

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

  3. Remove the front pillar trim.

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

  4. Remove the cowl top cover.

    (Refer to "COWL TOP COVER ")

  5. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the windshield side molding (A).
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  6. Using a cutter (A) knife, carefully remove the windshield glass molding.

    Information 

    • Use the cutter with a 20 to 30 cm-long blade.
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  7. Cut off the sealant on the edge (B) while pulling the piano wire (A) to the left and right.
    CAUTION:
    • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
    • Heat may occur when working on the wires.
    • Be careful not to burn your hands.
    • Be careful not to disconnect the piano wire.
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  8. Put in a piano wire (A) through the corner of the windshield glass and insert wire grips into both ends of the wire.
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  9. Cut off the sealant on (A-A), (B-B), (C-C), while pulling a piano wire (A) to the left and right.
    CAUTION:
    • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
    • Heat may occur when working on the wires. Be careful not to burn your hands.
    • Be careful not to disconnect the piano wire.
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  10. Remove the windshield glass (B) carefully using the glass holder (A).
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