Windshield Glass: Removal

1. Remove the windshield outside molding.
   1. Put protective tape around the molding
   2. Using a molding remover, detach the 6 clips and remove the molding.
      NOTE:

      • When removing the windshield outside molding, be careful not to damage the roof drip side finish molding clip labeled A in the illustration.
      • If a roof drip side finish molding clip is damaged or becomes detached from the vehicle, replace it with a new one.
        Fig 1: Identifying Windshield Outside Molding

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HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

1. Remove the 4 No. 4 windshield molding pads.

   HINT:

   Use the same procedure to remove the 4 pads on the other side.

   Fig 2: Locating No. 4 Windshield Molding Pads

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HINT:

Perform the following procedures if replacing any No. 3 windshield outside molding clip (s).

1. Put a 4 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit into a drill.
2. Wind tape around the drill bit approximately 5 mm (0.197 in.) from the tip of the drill.

   HINT:

   Tape the 4 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit to prevent the drill bit from going too deep.

3. Lightly press the drill against the No. 3 windshield outside molding clip (s), drill off the flanges of the No. 3 windshield outside molding clip (s), and remove the No. 3 windshield outside molding clip (s).
   Fig 3: Drilling Flanges Of No. 3 Windshield Outside Molding Clip

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   CAUTION: Be careful of the drilled No. 3 windshield outside molding clips as they may become hot.
   NOTE:

   • Pressing the drill too firmly will cause the No. 3 windshield outside molding clip to turn and result in the No. 3 windshield outside molding clip not being drilled through.
   • Do not pry the No. 3 windshield outside molding clips with the drill, because this may cause damage to the installation holes of the No. 3 windshield outside molding clips or the drill bit.
4. Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the No. 3 windshield outside molding clip fragments and shavings from the drilled areas.

   HINT:

   Use the same procedure to remove the clip (s) on the other side.

HINT:

Perform the following procedures if replacing any roof drip side finish molding clips.

1. Remove the roof drip side finish molding clips.

   HINT:

   Use the same procedure to remove the clip on the other side.

   Fig 4: Identifying Roof Drip Side Finish Molding Clip

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1. Partially remove the roof headlining

   HINT:

   It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining. Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining so that the windshield glass can be removed in a later step.

   Refer to the following procedures (See REMOVAL )

1. Using a knife, cut off the molding as shown in the illustration
   NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
2. Pull the shaded area shown in the illustration by hand to remove the windshield outside molding.

   HINT

   Make a partial cut in the molding. Then pull and remove it by hand.

   Fig 5: Identifying Cut Off Molding

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Fig 6: Removing Windshield Glass

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1. Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches.
2. From the interior, insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass as shown in the illustration.
3. Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.
   NOTE:

   • When separating the glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle paint or interior/exterior ornaments.
   • To prevent the instrument panel from being scratched when removing the glass, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and instrument panel.
4. Place matchmarks over the glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.
   NOTE: Matchmarks do not need to be placed if not reusing the glass.
Fig 7: Identifying Matchmarks On Glass And Vehicle Body
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5. w/ Windshield Deicer System:

   Disconnect the windshield deicer connector.

6. Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.
   NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the glass.
7. Disconnect the stoppers.
8. Using suction cups, remove the glass.

1. Using a scraper, remove the 2 stoppers.

1. Using a scraper, remove the dam.

1. Using a scraper, remove the cover.

1. Using a scraper, remove the damaged stoppers, dam and adhesive sticking to the glass.
2. Clean the outer circumference of the glass with non-residue solvent
   NOTE:

   • Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it.
   • Be careful not to damage the glass.
   • Even if using new glass, clean the glass with non-residue solvent.
     Fig 8: Cleaning Windshield Glass

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1. Remove the 2 windshield glass stoppers.

1. Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
   1. On the contact surface of the vehicle body, use a knife to cut away excess adhesive as shown in the illustration
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

      HINT:

      Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible

      Fig 9: Identifying Vehicle Body Excess Adhesive Location

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2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with cleaner.

   HINT

   Even if all the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.