Windshield Glass And Dashboard

Remove the windshield glass and dashboard in front of the stereo camera.

Standard:

There must be no oil film, dirt, scratch or fogging that obstructs the forward visibility of the stereo camera.

Do not stick or attach the aftermarket parts on the prohibited area (D) shown in the Fig 1 below. Even outside the prohibited area, if the abnormal operation occurs due to the reflection of the light or the reflection on the glass, change the adhering position or installation position.

Application of stickers or antennas, installation of wide-type mirror
- This will affect the visibility of the stereo camera, causing the function not to operate correctly.
Placement of navigation unit, ETC or other things on the dashboard
- These things will be reflected on the windshield glass, affecting the recognition of the stereo camera, thus causing the function not to operate correctly.
Front view

Fig 1: Identifying Windshield Glass And Dashboard Area (Front View)
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Side view

Fig 2: Identifying Windshield Glass And Dashboard Area (Side View)
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NOTE:

Clean the windshield glass if dirt or fogging is found on the glass. Repair or replace the glass if damage is found.
- When cleaning the inner side of the windshield glass, be careful not to touch the lens of the stereo camera. Take care so that the glass cleaner is not applied to the lens. (As with the removal procedure of the stereo camera, cover the opening of camera cover with a copy paper or similar dust-free paper before the procedure, in order to avoid any interference to the camera lens, and tape the paper while being careful not to let the adhesive surface contact the glass surface. Be sure to remove the paper after the procedure. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Stereo Camera. >
- When replacing the windshield glass, be sure to replace the part for the EyeSight.
- If the glass is removed or replaced, always perform the stereo camera adjustment and inspection.
If the damage is found in the glass repair prohibited area shown in the Fig 3 below, replace the glass.

Damage in the prohibited area can affect the recognition of the stereo camera even if it is repaired, and thereby EyeSight function may not operate properly.

Fig 3: Identifying Windshield Glass Repair Prohibited Areas
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Install the ETC transponder inside the area (A) shown in the Fig 4 below.

Before installing, attach a full-scale copy of the following figure onto the windshield glass surface to install the parts to correct positions.

Align the position with respect to the end of the ceramic area.
Prepare a full-scale copy in which the reference dimension on the upper part of the figure actually has 4 inches long.
Only the transponder with a thickness of 1.5 inches or less can be used.

Fig 4: Identifying ETC Transponder Area Dimensions
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Relocate any aftermarket parts out of the prohibited area.
Do not touch the lens on the stereo camera. Do not clean the lens of the stereo camera. (If the lens surface is touched, the stereo camera must be replaced as it is impossible to clean the lens surface for ensuring quality.)