( TL19E00J54400065501KBAT00 )

Windshield Replacement

1. With a helper on the outside, pull the piano wire (A) back and forth in a sawing motion. Hold the piano wire as close to the windshield (B) as possible to prevent damage to the body and dashboard. Carefully cut through the rubber dam and adhesive (C) around the entire windshield.

1. Carefully remove the windshield.

1. With a knife, scrape the old adhesive smooth to a thickness of about 2 mm (0.08 in.) on the bonding surface around the entire windshield opening flange:
   - Do not scrape down to the painted surface of the body; damaged paint will interfere with proper bonding.
   - Remove the rubber dams from the body.

1. Clean the body bonding surface with a sponge dampened in isopropyl alcohol. After cleaning, keep oil, grease, and water from getting on the clean surface.

1. If the old windshield will be reinstalled, use a putty knife to scrape off the old adhesive, the upper clips, and the rubber dams from the windshield. Clean the inside face and the edge of the windshield with isopropyl alcohol where new adhesive will be applied. Make sure the bonding surface is kept free of water, oil, and grease.

1. With lane keep assist system: If the windshield will be replaced with a new one, attach the new rearview mirror harness cover base to the inside face of the windshield.

1. With rain sensor: If the windshield will be replaced with a new one, attach the new rain sensor cover base to the inside face of the windshield.

Cutting positions