WINDSHIELD GLASS (for Sedan) > REMOVAL


CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing (Click here).


1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Wait for at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag from working.


2. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP


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  1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the claw and remove the 2 front wiper arm head caps.



3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH


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  1. Operate the wiper, then stop the windshield wiper motor in the automatic stop position.

  1. Remove the nut and front wiper arm.



4. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.


5. REMOVE COWL SIDE VENTILATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


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  1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the 3 claws and remove the cowl side ventilator sub-assembly LH.



6. REMOVE COWL SIDE VENTILATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.


7. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


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  1. Disengage the 3 clips, the 4 claws and the 8 hooks.

  1. Remove the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.



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  1. Disconnect the washer hoses.

  1. Disengage the 5 hooks.



8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH


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  1. Disengage the 11 claws and remove the front door scuff plate.



9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the RH side.


10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH


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  1. Disengage the 4 claws and remove the instrument panel under cover.



11. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


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  1. Remove the 2 screws.

  1. Disengage the 3 claws and remove the instrument panel under cover.



12. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH


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  1. Disengage the claw and the stud bolt and remove the cowl side trim board.



13. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH

HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the RH side.


14. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH


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  1. Remove the front door opening trim weatherstrip.



15. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the RH side.


16. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH


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  1. Disengage the 2 clips and the 2 claws and remove the front pillar garnish.



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  1. Disconnect the antenna connector.

  1. Using a clip remover, remove the 3 clamps.



17. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH


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  1. Disengage the 2 clips and the 2 claws and remove the front pillar garnish.



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  1. Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clamps.



18. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP COVER


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HINT:
Use the same procedure to remove all the assist grip covers.


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  1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the 2 claws and remove the assist grip cover.



19. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY


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HINT:
Use the same procedure to remove all the assist grips.


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  1. Disengage the 2 springs and remove the assist grip.



20. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH


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  1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the 4 claws and remove the visor bracket cover.

    NOTICE:
    Visor bracket cover cannot be reused.


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  1. Remove the visor shaft from the visor holder.

  1. Disengage the 2 springs and remove the visor.



21. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH

HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the RH side.


22. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER RH


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  1. Disengage the 2 claws by turning the visor counterclockwise between 60 to 120° and remove the visor holder.

    HINT:
    The claw may be damaged during removal. However, it is reusable because this does not effect its function.


23. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER LH

HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the RH side.


24. REMOVE ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY


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  1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the 4 claws and remove the room light lens.



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  1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the 2 claws and remove the cover.

    HINT:
    Use the same procedure for both sides.


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  1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the 4 claws and remove the room light.



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  1. Remove the roof wire from the claw of the room light.

  1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the 4 claws and disconnect the room light switch base.



25. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY


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  1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 claws and remove the map light.



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  1. Disconnect the map light connector.



26. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR


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  1. Pinch the cover, disengage the 2 claws and remove the cover.



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  1. Push the lever, and slide and remove the inner rear view mirror.



27. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

HINT:
It is not necessary to remove the roof headlining completely. Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining.


28. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING


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  1. Using a knife, cut off the windshield outside moulding, as shown in the illustration.

    NOTICE:
    Do not damage the vehicle body with the knife.
  1. Remove the windshield outside moulding.

    HINT:
    Make a partial cut in the windshield outside moulding. Then pull and remove it by hand.


29. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS


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  1. Apply protective tape to the outer circumference of the windshield glass, as shown in the illustration.

  1. From the interior, insert piano wires between the vehicle body and the windshield glass, as shown in the illustration.

  1. Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to all wire ends.

    NOTICE:
    1. When separating the windshield glass from the vehicle, do not damage the vehicle's paintwork or exterior/interior ornaments.
    2. To prevent the safety pad from being scratched when removing the windshield glass, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and safety pad.


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  1. Place matchmarks on the windshield glass and vehicle body in the locations indicated in the illustration.

    HINT:
    Matchmarks do not need to be placed unless the windshield glass is going to be reused.
  1. Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the windshield glass.



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  1. Disengage the 2 stoppers.

  1. Using suction cups, remove the windshield glass.

    NOTICE:
    Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the windshield glass.