Removal Procedure

Open hood.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECTION AND CONNECTION .
Remove the plenum water deflector. Refer to PLENUM WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT .
Remove the windshield pillar garnish molding. Refer to WINDSHIELD SIDE GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT .
Remove the inside rearview mirror. Refer to INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR REPLACEMENT .
Remove the front view camera, if equipped. Refer to FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT (OBJECT LENS CLEANING) or FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT (BASE) .
Remove the windshield outside moisture sensor, if equipped. Refer to WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOISTURE AND HEADLAMP AUTOMATIC CONTROL AMBIENT LIGHT SENSOR REPLACEMENT .
Remove lower windshield trim strip.
Remove from guide.

Fig 1: Removing Lower Windshield Trim Strip
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NOTE: The circumference (2) of the roll of wire is approximately 1 m (3.28 ft).

NOTE: The length of wire required for removing the glass is the diagonal length (1) of the windshield multiplied by 4.

Cut the cutting wire to length.

Unroll 6 m (19.68 ft) of cutting wire from the roll of wire.

Fig 2: Identifying Roll Wire
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NOTE: Twisting the tip of the awl (1) when inserting it will damage the windshield.

Insert awl through the adhesive bed.

Fig 3: Inserting AWL Through Adhesive Bed
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- Insert the awl (2) (by applying pressure and making slight movements parallel with the adhesive bed).
- To make insertion with the awl easier, heat the tip (3) of the awl.
NOTE: The cutting wire is bent at right angles to the "tip" of the awl, to minimize resistance when pulling it in.

Attach cutting wire to the awl.

Fig 4: Identifying Cutting Wire
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- Thread the cutting wire (1) through the hole of the awl.
- Bend over the cutting wire.
NOTE: When pulling in the cutting wire do not twist the "tip" (1) of the awl (to avoid damaging the windshield).

NOTE: When pulling through, keep the flat side of the awl "tip" (1) parallel with the edge of the windshield.

Pull the awl and cutting wire into the vehicle.

Pull the cutting wire with awl.

Fig 5: Identifying AWL Tip
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NOTE: At the windshield, the cutting wire (1) must be rolled under the rubber seal (2) all round. Use soap as an aid.

Lay wire below windshield all round.

Fig 6: Cutting Wire
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NOTE: Check that the cutting wire is laid correctly at the winch deflection roller. Insert transfer ratchet and pre-tension cutting wire.

NOTE: Increased tension is required to cut in the area of the A-pillar/bulkhead.

Position winches in the vehicle.

Fig 7: Positioning Winch With One Winding Head
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- Position the winch with one winding head (1) on the right-hand side of the windshield.
- Position the winch with two winding heads (2) in the lower left-hand area of the windshield.
- Attach 2x cutting wire to winch.
Cut out windshield.
- Use plastic plate to protect instrument panel padding.
- Cut out the windshield using the winch and two winding heads until the cutting wire is level with the winding head.
- Arrow shows the path taken by the cutting wire.
Cut out windshield.
- Use retainers to protect the A-pillar.
- Cut out the windshield using the winch and one winding head until the cutting wire is level with the winding head.
- Arrow shows the path taken by the cutting wire.
NOTE: Check that the cutting wire is laid correctly at the winch deflection roller.

NOTE: Use a lubricant on the deflection roller; more pulling force is required to cut in the windshield radius. Avoid damage to moulded headlining with plastic sheet.

Position winch with one winding head (1) in the vehicle.

Fig 8: Positioning Winch With One Winding Head (Attach Roof Frame In Top Right-Hand Area)
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- Attach roof frame in the top right-hand area.
- Insert transfer ratchet and pre-tension cutting wire.
Cut out windshield.
- Cut out the windshield using the winch and one winding head until the cutting wire is level with the winding head.
- Arrow shows the path taken by the cutting wire.
NOTE: Check that the cutting wire is laid correctly at the winch deflection roller.

NOTE: Avoid damage to moulded headlining with plastic sheet.

Position winch with one winding head (1) in the vehicle.

Fig 9: Positioning Winch With One Winding Head (Attach Roof Frame In Left Area)
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- Attach roof frame in the left area.
- Insert transfer ratchet and pre-tension cutting wire.
Cut out windshield.
- Cut out the windshield using the winch and one winding head until the cutting wire is level with the winding head.
- Arrow shows the path taken by the cutting wire.
NOTE: Check that the cutting wire is laid correctly at the winch deflection roller.

NOTE: Use a lubricant on the deflection roller, more pulling force is required to cut in the windshield corner area.

Position winch with one winding head (1) in the vehicle.

Fig 10: Positioning Winch With One Winding Head (Attach In Centre Area Of Windshield)
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- Attach in the centre area of the windshield.
- Insert transfer ratchet and pre-tension cutting wire.
Position winch with two winding heads (2) in the vehicle.
- Attach in the lower left area of the A-pillar.
- Insert transfer ratchet and pre-tension cutting wire.
Cut out windshield.
- Cut out the windshield using the winch and two winding heads until the cutting wire is level with the winding head.
- Arrow shows the path taken by the cutting wire.
NOTE: Check that the cutting wire is laid correctly at the winch deflection roller.

NOTE: Use a lubricant on the deflection roller; more pulling force is required to cut in the windshield radius. Avoid damage to moulded headlining with plastic sheet.

Position winch with two winding heads (1) in the vehicle.

Fig 11: Positioning Winch With Two Winding Heads (Attach Roof Frame In Left Area)
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- Attach roof frame in the left area.
- Insert transfer ratchet and pre-tension cutting wire.
Cut out windshield.
- Cut out the windshield until the cutting wire is level with the winch.
- Arrow shows the path taken by the cutting wire.
NOTE: Check that the cutting wire is laid correctly at the winch deflection roller.

NOTE: Avoid damage to moulded headlining with plastic sheet.

NOTE: Second mechanic required.

Position winch with two winding heads (1) in the vehicle.

Fig 12: Positioning Winch With Two Winding Heads (Attach Roof Frame In Right-Hand Area)
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- Attach roof frame in the right-hand area.
- Insert transfer ratchet and pre-tension cutting wire.
Cut out windshield.
- Cut out the windshield until the cutting wire has cut through the adhesive bead completely.
- Arrow shows the path taken by the cutting wire.
Remove both cutting tools.
Fit BO-641 suction holder.
Remove windshield.
Cut adhesive bead on the vehicle.
Cut the adhesive bead all round using the knife supplied (1) to around 1 mm (0.04 in) thickness.

Fig 13: Cutting Adhesive Bead On Vehicle
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Repair any paint damage.
Using a touch-up pen to match the color of the vehicle, repair any paint damage.
Cut adhesive bead on the rear windshield.
Cut the adhesive bead all round using the knife supplied to around 1 mm (0.04 in) thickness.