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Removal [10/2017 - 09/2018]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE LOWER WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING LH 
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      Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the lower windshield outside moulding LH.

    2. Detach the claw as shown in the illustration.
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    3. Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and remove the lower windshield outside moulding LH.
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      Remove in this Direction

      HINT: 

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  2. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP 

    HINT: 

    Perform the following procedure only when replacement of a No. 1 windshield outside moulding clip is necessary.

    1. Detach the claw as shown in the illustration to remove the 5 No. 1 windshield outside moulding clips.
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  3. REMOVE NO. 3 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP 

    HINT: 

    Perform the following procedure only when replacement of a No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip is necessary.

    1. Remove the windshield glass sub-assembly.

      Refer to REMOVAL [10/2017 - 09/2018]

    2. Insert a 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit into a drill.
    3. Tape the 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) from the tip as shown in the illustration.

      Standard Measurement

      Area Measurement
      A 5.0 mm (0.197 in.)
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      *a Tape
      NOTE:

      Tape the 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit to prevent the drill bit from going too deep.

    4. Lightly press the drill against the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clips to drill off the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip flanges, and remove the 5 No. 3 windshield outside moulding clips.
      WARNING:

      Be careful of the drilled No. 3 windshield outside moulding clips, as they may be hot.

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      *a Flange
      NOTE:
      • Pressing the drill too firmly will cause the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip to turn and result in the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip not being drilled through.
      • Prying the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clips with the drill may damage the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip installation holes or drill bit.
    5. Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip fragments and shavings from the drilled areas.