Windshield Frame Applique Replacement

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Windshield Frame Applique Replacement
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Fig 1: Identifying Windshield Frame Components
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WINDSHIELD FRAME REFERENCE TABLE

Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedure 
Open either the LF or RF door and the hood in order to access the molding assembly screws.
1 Windshield Frame Filler Panel Applique Screws (Qty: 6)
Tip:  One filler panel screw resides under the hood, open the hood in order to access the last filler panel screw.
CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .

Tightening torque 
Tighten to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in) 
2 Windshield Frame Filler Panel Applique Retainers (Qty: 11)
Tip:  Release the integral retainers from the A-pillar.
3 Windshield Frame Filler Panel Applique Nuts (Qty: 5)
RENDER: 1.0x

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