Overview - Windshield

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CAUTION:

In vehicles with lane assist, the camera must be recalibrated after replacing the windshield, refer to DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS FRONT CAMERA, CALIBRATING .
The Windshield Projection Head Up Display Control Module -J898- must be calibrated if the windshield on a vehicle with windshield projection is replaced, refer to WINDSHIELD PROJECTION HEAD UP DISPLAY CONTROL MODULE, CALIBRATING .

Fig 1: Identifying Windshield Overview

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Windshield
- Two left and right locking pins at the top of the windshield will get cut during the removal.
- These pins are not needed when installing the windshield again.
- Use adhesive tape to keep the windshield from falling out when installing it.
  CAUTION: Disconnect the battery before removing a windshield with heating.
- Distance to roof dimension -a- = 2 mm.
- Align the side distance -c-.
Adhesive
- Observe minimum curing time, refer to MINIMUM CURING TIME FOR BONDED WINDOWS .
  - Dimension -b- = 15 mm ± 2 mm
  - Dimension -d- = 8 mm ± 2 mm
Plenum Chamber Cover
- Press into retaining strip only after window adhesive minimum curing time is complete (3 hours).
Plenum Chamber Cover Frame
- No replacement part
- With a new window, protective piping must first be removed before installing plenum chamber cover.
Gap Cover
NOTE: The cutting wire must be laid under the gap cover.
- Replacing, refer to COVER PROFILE, REPLACING
Drip Rail

Windshield Defogger Control Module -J505-

-- The Windshield Defogger Control Module -J505- is located inside the spare wheel well on the left side.

Fig 2: Identifying Windshield Defogger Control Module

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CAUTION: Disconnect the battery before removing.

-- Open the cover and remove the nuts from the connections.

-- Disconnect the connector from the Windshield Defogger Control Module -J505-.

-- Tighten the nuts to 7.5 Nm.