Windshield Glass: Removal: Removal

Fig 1: Identifying Front Body Pillar Assembly Outer RH Nut

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1. Remove the nut.
2. Using a screwdriver, detach the 5 clips and remove the pillar.

   HINT: 

   Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Fig 2: Identifying Front Body Pillar Assembly Outer LH Clips & Nut

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1. Remove the nut.
2. Using a screwdriver, detach the 5 clips and remove the pillar.

   HINT: 

   Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Fig 3: Cutting Rivet Flanges

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1. Remove the clip.
2. Remove the 3 rivets.
   1. Use a drill of less than 4mm (0.16 in.).
   2. Gently and vertically place the drill tip onto the rivet, and cut the rivet flanges.

      Specification (A)

      5 mm (0.20 in.)

      NOTE:

      • Do not drill the rivet at an angle as this will cause damage to the drill and drill hole. Line up the drill and rivet, and carefully drill out the rivet head.
      • Be careful as the cut rivet will be very hot.
   3. Even if the flange is taken off, continue drilling and push out the remaining fragment with the drill.

HINT: 

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

Fig 4: Identifying Cutting Area Of Windshield Moulding Outer Upper

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1. Using a knife, cut through the moulding as shown in the illustration.
   NOTE:

   Be careful not to damage the vehicle body with the knife.

2. Remove the remaining moulding.

   HINT: 

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

Fig 5: Applying Protective Tape To Outer Surface Of Vehicle Body

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1. Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches.
2. From the 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's 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.
   Fig 6: Identifying Matchmarks Over Glass And Vehicle Body

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   HINT: 

   Matchmarks do not need to be placed if the glass is not going to be reused.

5. Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.
   NOTE:

   Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when cutting through the adhesive.

6. Detach the stoppers.
7. Using a suction cup, remove the glass.

Fig 7: Cleaning Outer Edges Of Windshield Glass

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

   • Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it.
   • Even if using new glass, clean it with a non-residve solvent.

Fig 8: Identifying Adhesive On Vehicle Body Contact Surface

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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.

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

      HINT: 

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