Windshield Glass: Removal: Removal

HINT: 

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

HINT: 

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

HINT: 

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

HINT: 

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

HINT: 

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

HINT: 

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

1. Remove the rain sensor tape.

It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining assembly. Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining assembly so that the windshield glass can be removed. Refer to REMOVAL - Step 101 .

It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining assembly. Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining assembly so that the windshield glass can be removed. Refer to REMOVAL - Step 102 .

1. Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in the illustration.
   Fig 1: Identifying Moulding Cut Off Line

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   NOTE:

   • Do not damage the vehicle body with the knife.
   • If the vehicle body is damaged, repair the damaged portion by applying an anti-rust coating after removing the windshield glass.
2. Remove the remaining windshield outside moulding from the windshield glass.
   NOTE:

   When removing the windshield outside moulding, make a partial cut, and then pull and remove it by hand.

1. Disconnect each connector.
2. Disconnect the windshield glass stoppers.
   Fig 2: Identifying No. 1 And No. 2 Stoppers On Windshield Glass

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   NOTE:

   • There are No. 1 and No. 2 stoppers on the windshield glass as shown in the illustration. Be careful not to damage the windshield glass when cutting off the adhesive.
   • To prevent the windshield glass from dropping when performing this operation, be sure to hold the windshield glass using suction cups.

   HINT: 

   Depending on the vehicle, 1-piece or 2-piece type stoppers are used.

3. Apply protective tape to the vehicle body around the windshield glass.
   Fig 3: Applying Protective Tape To Vehicle Body Around Windshield Glass

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   HINT: 

   Apply protective tape to the vehicle body to prevent it from being scratched.

4. Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass from the interior.
   Fig 4: Cutting Off Adhesive By Pulling Piano Wire Around Back Window Glass

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5. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
6. Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.
   NOTE:

   • When separating the glass, take care not to damage the paint or interior and exterior ornaments.
   • To prevent the safety pad from being scratched when removing the glass, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and safety pad.
7. Place matchmarks on the windshield glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.
   Fig 5: Identifying Matchmarks On Windshield Glass And Vehicle Body

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   HINT: 

   Matchmarks are not needed to be placed if the glass will not be reused.

8. Using suction cups, remove the windshield glass.
   NOTE:

   • Be careful not to drop the windshield glass.
   • Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the windshield glass.

1. Using a scraper, remove the windshield glass adhesive dam.
   Fig 6: Identifying Windshield Glass Adhesive Dam

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   NOTE:

   • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
   • Be sure to replace the window glass adhesive dam with a new one.

1. Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 1 windshield glass stoppers.
   Fig 7: Identifying No. 1 Windshield Glass Stopper

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   NOTE:

   • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
   • Be sure to replace the No. 1 windshield glass stoppers with new ones.

1. Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 2 windshield glass stoppers.
   Fig 8: Identifying No. 1 Windshield Glass Stopper

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   NOTE:

   • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
   • Be sure to replace the No. 2 windshield glass stoppers with new ones.

1. Remove the 2 No. 1 windshield glass stoppers as shown in the illustration.
   Fig 9: Identifying No 1 Windshield Glass Stoppers To Vehicle Body

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   NOTE:

   Be sure to replace the No. 1 windshield glass stoppers with new ones.

1. Using a scraper, remove the damaged stoppers, dam and adhesive sticking to the glass.
   Fig 10: Removing Adhesive Tape And Adhesive Sticking To Glass

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   NOTE:

   Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.

2. Clean the outer circumference of the windshield glass with a non-residue solvent.
   NOTE:

   • Do not touch the windshield glass surface after cleaning it.
   • Even if using a new windshield glass, clean the windshield glass with a non-residue solvent.

1. Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
   Fig 11: Identifying Adhesive On Vehicle Body

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   1. Using a knife, cut away any rough adhesive on the contact surface of the vehicle body to ensure the appropriate surface shape.
      NOTE:

      Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

      HINT: 

      Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.

   2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with a piece of cloth saturated with cleaner.

      HINT: 

      Even if all the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.