Removal [03/2017 - ]: Procedure

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

1. Apply protective tape around the windshield outside moulding as shown in the illustration.

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   Protective Tape

2. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 12 claws as shown in the illustration.

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   Remove in this Direction

HINT: 

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

1. Disengage the 6 claws to remove the 6 No. 1 windshield outside moulding clips as shown in the illustration.

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   Remove in this Direction

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 [03/2017 - 06/2017] , or refer to REMOVAL [06/2017 - 10/2020] , or refer to REMOVAL [10/2020 - 08/2021] , or refer to REMOVAL [08/2021 - ]

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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   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 bit against the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clips to drill off the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip flanges, and remove the 6 No. 3 windshield outside moulding clips.

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   Flange

   WARNING:

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

   NOTE:

   • Make sure to protect both the inside and outside of the vehicle as the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip shavings will fly about.
   • 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 clip with the drill may damage the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip installation hole or drill bit.
5. Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip fragments and shavings from the drilled areas.