Removal

WINDSHIELD / WINDOWGLASS: WINDSHIELD GLASS (for Sedan): REMOVAL

CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing Service Precautions.

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

Wait for at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag from working.

2. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP Removal

3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH Removal

4. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH Removal

5. REMOVE COWL SIDE VENTILATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

6. REMOVE COWL SIDE VENTILATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH Removal

7. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH Removal

9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal

10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH Removal

11. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

12. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH Removal

13. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH Removal

14. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH Removal

15. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH Removal

16. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH Removal

17. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal

18. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP COVER Removal

19. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

20. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH Removal

21. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH Removal

22. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER RH Removal

23. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER LH Removal

24. REMOVE ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY Removal

25. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY Removal

26. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR Removal

27. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

HINT
It is not necessary to remove the roof headlining completely. Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining.

28. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING





(a) Using a knife, cut off the windshield outside moulding, as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:
Do not damage the vehicle body with the knife.

(b) Remove the windshield outside moulding.

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

29. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS





(a) Apply protective tape to the outer circumference of the windshield glass, as shown in the illustration.

(b) From the interior, insert piano wires between the vehicle body and the windshield glass, as shown in the illustration.

(c) Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to all wire ends.

NOTICE:
* When separating the windshield glass from the vehicle, do not damage the vehicle's paintwork or exterior/interior ornaments.
* To prevent the safety pad from being scratched when removing the windshield glass, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and safety pad.
(d) Place matchmarks on the windshield glass and vehicle body in the locations indicated in the illustration.





HINT
Matchmarks do not need to be placed unless the windshield glass is going to be reused.

(e) Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the windshield glass.

(f) Disengage the 2 stoppers.





(g) Using suction cups, remove the windshield glass.

NOTICE:
Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the windshield glass.