Repair Procedures: Removal

CAUTION:

Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

NOTE:

Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.

Remove the roof side molding.
(Refer to Body Side Moldings - "Roof Side Molding ")
Remove the front pillar trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Front Pillar Trim ")
Remove the inside rear view mirror assembly.
(Refer to Mirror - "Inside Rear View Mirror ")
Remove the cowl top cover.
(Refer to COWL TOP COVER - SONATA PHEV )
Using a cutter knife, carefully remove the windshield glass molding (A).

Fig 1: Locating Windshield Glass Molding
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Cut out the adhesive using a cutter (A).
Information
- Use the cutter with a 20 to 30 cm-long blade.
Fig 2: Cutting Out Adhesive Using Cutter
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Cut off the sealant on the edge (B) While pulling the piano wire (A) to the 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: Edge Sealant Cutting Position
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Put in a piano wire (A) through the corner of the windshield glass and insert wire grips into both ends of the wire.

Fig 4: Inserting Wire Grips Into Both Ends Of Wire
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Cut off the sealant on (A-A), (B-B), (C-C), while pulling a piano wire (A) to the 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: Edge Sealant Cutting Position
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Remove the windshield glass (B) carefully using the glass holder (A).

Fig 6: Removing Windshield Glass Using Glass Holder
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