- Open LH front door
- Lower LH and RH front windows
- 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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- Move LH front seat backward
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- 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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- Disconnect rear view mirror connector
NOTE:
1x connector
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- 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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- 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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- Remove umbilical wire harness cover
NOTE:
16x retaining tabs, Release tabs from windshield bracket and slide cover forward from headliner
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- Release harness connector for fan
NOTE:
1x connector
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- Release heater grid harness
NOTE:
2x hooks, 1x connector retainer
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- Disconnect harness connector for GNSS antenna
NOTE:
1x connector
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- 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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- 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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- Release harness from windshield
NOTE:
Release harness guide from windshield retainer, Fully lower overhead console harness from windshield
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- Remove LH IP end cap
NOTE:
7x clips, 1x datum, Ensure clip at IP carrier is released fully before removal
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- 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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- Remove LH sunvisor bezel
NOTE:
6x clips, 5x tabs, Release clips, then slide bezel towards front of vehicle to release
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- 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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- 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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- Open RH front door
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- Move RH front seat backward
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- Remove RH IP end cap
NOTE:
3x clips
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- 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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- Remove RH sunvisor bezel
NOTE:
6x clips, 1x tab, Release clips, then slide bezel towards front of vehicle to release
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- 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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- 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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- Disconnect windshield heater connectors
NOTE:
2x Connectors
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- Open hood
NOTE:
Via center display > Controls > Frunk Open
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- Remove rear underhood apron
NOTE:
11x clips, 2x datums
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- 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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- 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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- Release RH wiper arm hose nozzle
NOTE:
1x hose
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- Release LH wiper arm hose nozzle
NOTE:
1x hose
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- Remove LH wiper arm nut cover
NOTE:
1x cover
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- Remove RH wiper arm nut covers
NOTE:
2x cover
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- 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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- 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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- Release cowl screen washer supply hose located above LH shock tower cover
NOTE:
1x hose
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- Remove RH outer hood hinge cover
NOTE:
1x clips
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- Remove LH outer hood hinge cover
NOTE:
1x clips
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- Remove wiper cowl screen panel
NOTE:
4x push clips, Pull cowl up out of lower windshield channel
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- 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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- Prepare WRD Spider 3 glass removal kit
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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- Secure angle driver to electric drill
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- 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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- Remove windshield from windshield frame
NOTE:
Recommend assistance, Have 3 others aid in removal of windshield
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- Clean and remove old adhesive from the windshield frame
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- Remove urethane bead and windshield seals from glass
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- Remove damaged datums
NOTE:
2x datums, inside of upper corners
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- Clean double sided tape residue
NOTE:
if needed, an eraser wheel can be used.
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- Clean all mating surfaces with isopropyl alcohol
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