Windshield Removal and Installation: Removal

Clean both inside and outside of glass and around it.
Remove wiper arms and cowl top garnish.
Remove windshield side garnish.
Using tape, cover body surface around glass to prevent any damage.
Remove rear view mirror, sun visor and front pillar trims (right & left).
If necessary, remove instrument panel. Refer to REMOVAL .
If necessary, remove headlining. Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove (or cut) windshield molding.
Drill hole with eyeleteer (1) through adhesive and let piano string through it.

Fig 1: Identifying Eyeleteer
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Cut adhesive all around windshield (1) with piano string (2). When using tool, windshield knife (3), to cut adhesive, be careful not to cause damage to windshield. Use wire to cut adhesive along lower part of windshield.
NOTE: Use piano string (2) as close to glass as possible so as to prevent damage to body and instrument panel.

Fig 2: Cutting Adhesive Around Windshield With Piano String
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Using knife (1), smoothen adhesive (2) remaining on body side (3) so that it is 1 - 2 mm (0.039 - 0.078 in.) thick all around.
NOTE: Before using knife (1), clean it with alcohol or the like to remove oil from it.

Fig 3: Smoothing Adhesive Using Knife
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When reusing windshield, remove the adhesive (1) from it, using care not to damage primer coated surface (2).

Fig 4: Removing Adhesive From Windshield
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