Windshield Removal and Installation: Removal

Clean inside, outside and around glass.
Remove wiper arms, see WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove cowl top garnish, see FRONT FENDER COVER/COWL TOP GARNISH REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Using masking tape, cover body surface around glass to prevent any damage when cutting the adhesive.
Remove rear view mirror, see REAR VIEW MIRROR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove rain/light sensor, see RAIN/LIGHT SENSOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (IF EQUIPPED) .
Remove instrument panel, if necessary, see INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove roof lining, if necessary, see ROOF LINING REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove or cut windshield molding.
Make hole into adhesive with eyeleteer (1) and pass piano string through it.

Fig 1: Removing Windshield Molding
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Cut all adhesives of windshield (1) with piano string (2).
NOTE: If piano string contacts the vehicle body or the instrument panel when cutting the windshield adhesive with it, the vehicle body and/or instrument panel may be damaged. Use piano string by keeping it as close to windshield glass as possible.

Fig 2: Cutting Adhesives Of Windshield With Piano String
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Using knife (1), smoothen adhesive remaining (2) on body side (3) and thickness of adhesive should be 1 to 2 mm (0.04 to 0.08 in.).
NOTE: If windshield is to be reused, be careful to remove adhesive (1) not to damage primer application surface (2).

Fig 3: Removing Adhesive On Body Side
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NOTE: Before using knife (1), degrease it with alcohol or the like.

Fig 4: Identifying Knife And Adhesive
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