Windshield

Components and Component Location

Components

Repair Procedures

Removal

1. 1

   Remove the inside rear view mirror assembly.

   (Refer to Mirror - "Inside Rear View Mirror")

2. 2

   Remove the front pillar trim.

   (Refer to Interior Trim - "Front Pillar Trim")

3. 3

   Remove the upper hood cover.

   (Refer to "Upper Cover Cap")

4. 4

   Cut the sealant at the edge (B) by pulling the piano wire (A) to the left and right.

   

5. 5

   Insert the cutting wire (A) through the corner of the windshield and attach the wire clamps to both ends of the wire.

   

6. 6

   Cut the sealant at (A-A) and (B-B) by pulling the cutting wire (A) to the left.

   

7. 7

   Cut the sealant between A-A with a utility knife (A).

8. 8

   Carefully remove the windshield (B) using the glass holder (A).

   

Installation

1. 1

   Using a knife, scrape off the remaining sealant around the body flange, leaving sealant about 2 mm (0.0079 in.) thick on the bonding surface. When installing the new windshield, make installation marks on the windshield and body.

2. 2

   Clean the edges of the body flange and windshield.

3. 3

   Apply body primer to the edge of the body flange.

   

4. 4

   Apply glass primer to the outer edge of the windshield.

   

5. 5

   Apply a bead of sealant (B) around the windshield (A).

   

6. 6

   Using the glass holder (A), adjust the windshield (B) so that it fits the stopper hole (C) on the body, and lightly press the windshield so that the edges are fully seated on the bonding surface of the body.

   

7. 7

   Install the front pillar garnish.

   (Refer to Interior Trim - "Front Pillar Trim")

8. 8

   Install the hood upper cover.

   (Refer to "Upper Cover Cap")

9. 9

   Perform a water leak test.

10. 10

    In case of a leak, apply sealant to the leak point.

11. 11

    Install the inside rear view mirror assembly.

    (Refer to Mirror - "Inside Rear View Mirror")