When Using Windshield Glass Knife

Disconnect the ground cable from battery. (Models with wiper deicer) Ref. to NOTE>BATTERY
NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
Remove the trim panel - front pillar UPR. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Upper Inner Trim>REMOVAL
Remove the cowl panel assembly. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Cowl Panel>REMOVAL
Disconnect the wiper deicer connector. (Models with wiper deicer)
Remove the stereo camera cover assembly and stereo camera assembly. (Models with EyeSight) Ref. to EyeSight>Stereo Camera>REMOVAL
Remove the molding - front window from the glass - front window, and attach protective tape on the body side of the circumference of the glass - front window.
Remove the glass - front window.
1. Apply sufficient amount of soapy water to the adhesive part and insert the windshield glass knife.
2. While holding the edges of the knife and the glass - front window at a right angle, move the windshield glass knife parallel to the edge of the glass - front window, and cut the adhesive along the surface and the edge of the glass - front window.
  CAUTION:
  - Cutting of adhesive part should be started from an area with wider gap between the glass - front window and the body.
  - NEVER twist the windshield glass knife.
3. Disconnect the locating pin - front window, and remove the glass - front window.
  NOTE: The locating pin - front window are bonded to the corners of the glass - front window. Use piano wire to disconnect the pins.