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Windshield - Remove And Install: Remove

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  1. Open LH front door
  2. Lower LH and RH front windows
  3. Adjust steering column fully rearward and fully down
    NOTE: Via UI > Controls > Steering, Use left steering wheel scroll wheel to adjust steering column
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  4. Move LH front seat backward
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  5. Release rear view mirror lower cover
    NOTE: 6x tabs, Press inward on the sides of the cover and pull the bottom edge downward to release
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  6. Disconnect rear view mirror connector
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  7. Remove rear view mirror
    NOTE: Turn mirror counterclockwise to remove, do not twist by holding the mirror itself, it will separate from the stalk, twist from the stalk connecting the mirror to the mount
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  8. Lower upper rear view mirror cover
    NOTE: 4x clips, Carefully pull down on upper rear view mirror cover to release from clips, Lower overhead console plastic/harness to gain access to interior camera connector
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  9. Remove umbilical wire harness cover
    NOTE: 16x retaining tabs, Release tabs from windshield bracket and slide cover forward from headliner
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  10. Release harness connector for fan
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  11. Release heater grid harness
    NOTE: 2x hooks, 1x connector retainer
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  12. Disconnect harness connector for GNSS antenna
    NOTE: 1x connector
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  13. Remove glare shield
    NOTE: 2x bolts, T10, 1 N.m, 2x datums, 2x tabs, Tilt shield down and slide tabs forward
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  14. Remove screws securing mounting plate to windshield
    NOTE: 4x screws, T10, 0.8 N.m, Allow camera to hang by harness
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  15. Release harness from windshield
    NOTE: Release harness guide from windshield retainer, Fully lower overhead console harness from windshield
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  16. Remove LH IP end cap
    NOTE: 7x clips, 1x datum, Ensure clip at IP carrier is released fully before removal
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  17. Remove LH mid A-pillar trim
    NOTE: 2x clips, 3x datums, Release clips from upper A-pillar and IP sub assembly, Lift mid A-pillar trim out of lower A-pillar trim
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  18. Remove LH sunvisor bezel
    NOTE: 6x clips, 5x tabs, Release clips, then slide bezel towards front of vehicle to release
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  19. Remove bolts securing LH upper A-pillar to body
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 10 mm, 5 N.m, 1x screw, T20, 2.5 N.m, 1x nyloc nut, 13 mm, 5 N.m, Discard nut after removal
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  20. Remove LH upper A-pillar from vehicle
    NOTE: 1x connector, 2x datums, 6x clips, Release clips and rotate pillar inboard to access connector, Release datums upward out of IP sub assembly
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  21. Open RH front door
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  22. Move RH front seat backward
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  23. Remove RH IP end cap
    NOTE: 3x clips
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  24. Remove RH mid A-pillar trim
    NOTE: 2x clips, 3x datums, Release clips from upper A-pillar and IP sub assembly, Lift mid A-pillar trim out of lower A-pillar trim
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  25. Remove RH sunvisor bezel
    NOTE: 6x clips, 1x tab, Release clips, then slide bezel towards front of vehicle to release
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  26. Remove bolts securing RH upper A-pillar to body
    NOTE: 2x bolts, 10 mm, 5 N.m, 1x screw, T20, 2.5 N.m, 1x nyloc nut, 13 mm, 5 N.m, Discard nut after removal
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  27. Remove RH upper A-pillar from vehicle
    NOTE: 1x connector, 2x datums, Rotate pillar inboard to access connector, Release datums upward out of IP sub assembly
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  28. Disconnect windshield heater connectors
    NOTE: 2x Connectors
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  29. Open hood
    NOTE: Via center display > Controls > Frunk Open
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  30. Remove rear underhood apron
    NOTE: 11x clips, 2x datums
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  31. Remove RH underhood apron
    NOTE: 11x clips, 2x datums, Remove brush clip at hinge cover first, Take note of clip at headlamp
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  32. Remove LH underhood apron
    NOTE: 11x clips, 2x datums, Remove brush clip at hinge cover first, Take note of clip at headlamp
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  33. Release RH wiper arm hose nozzle
    NOTE: 1x hose
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  34. Release LH wiper arm hose nozzle
    NOTE: 1x hose
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  35. Remove LH wiper arm nut cover
    NOTE: 1x cover
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  36. Remove RH wiper arm nut covers
    NOTE: 2x cover
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  37. Remove RH wiper arm nuts and release assembly
    NOTE: 2x nuts, 15 mm, 32 N.m, Do not flex wiper arm to remove
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  38. Remove LH wiper arm nut and release assembly
    NOTE: 1x nut, 15 mm, 32 N.m, Do not flex wiper arm to remove, Lower the hood slightly to fit wiper arm removal tool
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  39. Release cowl screen washer supply hose located above LH shock tower cover
    NOTE: 1x hose
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  40. Remove RH outer hood hinge cover
    NOTE: 1x clips
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  41. Remove LH outer hood hinge cover
    NOTE: 1x clips
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  42. Remove wiper cowl screen panel
    NOTE: 4x push clips, Pull cowl up out of lower windshield channel
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  43. Use equalizer to separate the two datums from the windshield
    NOTE: 2x datums, One at each upper corner of windshield, Slide equalizer up against datums and carefully tap equalizer to separate from windshield
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  44. Prepare WRD Spider 3 glass removal kit
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  45. Secure line to starter tool and push tool through urethane at lower RH side of windshield
    NOTE: Use the guard to prevent damage to dash pad while using starter tool
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  46. Release line from starter tool and wrap line around exterior of windshield
    NOTE: Pull line away from starter tool, Ensure enough length is pulled through, Wrap spider line up and around the exterior of windshield, Verify the line sits underneath the glass
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  47. Attach anchor point to exterior of windshield and secure line
    NOTE: Attach line to anchor once fully wrapped around windshield, Place anchor near starting point of the handle tool
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  48. Secure interior side of line to the spider cutting tool
    NOTE: Follow instructions on spider tool, Feed line through opening of the cutting tool and tie a knot to secure in place, If spindle is not turned the proper direction the cutting tool will be damaged
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  49. Secure spider cutting tool to interior side of windshield
    NOTE: Note orientation of the cutting line, Make sure line warps over large pulley and holds at a 90 degree angle
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  50. Secure angle driver to electric drill
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  51. Turn the spindle on the cutting tool with the drill to start removing the windshield.
    NOTE: Move the cutting tool as needed keeping the line close to a 90 degree angle, When passing VIN plate use guard to guide line over VIN to prevent damage.
    CAUTION: Take special care in the areas identified that have overlapping panels to prevent damage.
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  52. Remove windshield from windshield frame
    NOTE: Recommend assistance, Have 3 others aid in removal of windshield
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  53. Clean and remove old adhesive from the windshield frame
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  54. Remove urethane bead and windshield seals from glass
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  55. Remove damaged datums
    NOTE: 2x datums, inside of upper corners
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  56. Clean double sided tape residue
    NOTE: if needed, an eraser wheel can be used.
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  57. Clean all mating surfaces with isopropyl alcohol
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