Windshield Glass: Replacement

HINT:

• The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order, However, only installation procedures requiring additional information are included.
• A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt table (see SPECIFIED TORQUE FOR STANDARD BOLTS ).

1. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
   1. Remove the front door opening trim LH and RH.
   2. Remove the front pillar garnish LH and RH.
   3. Remove the LH and RH visors.
   4. Remove the assist grip.
   5. Remove the visor holder LH and RH.
   6. Remove the map lamp lens cover.
   7. Remove the map lamp.
   8. Partially remove the roof head lining.

      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 later in step  7.

2. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT   ) 
3. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
   1. Remove the wiper arm cover LH and RH.
   2. Remove the front wiper arm LH and RH.
   3. Remove the cowl top ventilator louver LH and RH.
4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH 
   1. Using a heat light, heat up the installation surfaces of the seal.

      Heating temperature: 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F) 

      NOTE: Do not heat the seal and body excessively.
   2. Remove the seal.
5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH 

   HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

   Fig 1: Removing Seal

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6. REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOLDING OUTSIDE 
   1. Using a knife, cut off the molding as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE: Do not damage the body with the knife.
   2. Remove the remaining molding.

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

      Fig 2: Removing Remaining Molding

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7. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS 
   1. From the interior, insert piano wires between the vehicle body and glass, as shown in the illustration.
   2. Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to all wire ends.
      Fig 3: Inserting Piano Wires Between Vehicle Body & Glass

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      HINT: Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle to prevent its surface from being scratched.

      NOTE:

      • When separating the glass from the vehicle, take care not to damage the vehicle's paint and 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.