Repair Procedures: Removal

CAUTION:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.

Remove the following items.
1. Front pillar trim
  (Refer to the INTERIOR TRIM .) )
2. Inside rearview mirror
  (Refer to the MIRROR .)
3. Rain sensor
  (Refer to the ROOF TRIM .)
4. Wiper arm
  (Refer to the COWL TOP COVER .)
5. Cowl top cover
  (Refer to the COWL TOP COVER .)
6. Windshield glass deicer connector
  (Refer to the WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER .)
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the windshield molding (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Windshield Molding
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Cut out the sealant using the sealant cutting tool (A).
* Please use a cutter with a blade length between 8-12 inches.

Fig 2: Cutting Out Sealant Using Sealant Cutting Tool
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Cut off the sealant on the edge (B) while pulling the piano wire (A) left and right.
CAUTION:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Heat may occur when working on the wires. Be careful not to burn your hands.
- Be careful not to disconnect the piano wire.
Fig 3: Cutting Out Sealant Using Sealant Cutting Tool
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If a piano wire is visible inside the chassis, pull the piano wire (A) line inside.

Fig 4: Cutting Out Sealant Using Sealant Cutting Tool
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Cut off the sealant on (A-A), (B-B), (C-C), while pulling a piano wire (A) left and right.
CAUTION:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Heat may occur when working on the wires. Be careful not to burn your hands.
- Be careful not to disconnect the piano wire.
Fig 5: Cutting Out Sealant Using Sealant Cutting Tool
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Remove the windshield (B) carefully using the glass holder (A).

Fig 6: Removing/Installing Windshield Using Glass Holder
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