1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Windshield wiper arm and blade.
b. Cowl grille.
c. Rain sensor (with auto light/wiper system).
d. Auto-dimming mirror (with auto-dimming mirror).
e. Rearview mirror (without auto-dimming mirror).
f. A-pillar trim.
g. Sunvisor.
h. Front map light.
i. Assist handle.
3. Set the headliner out of the way.
4. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body.

NOTE:
Overlap and adhere the protective tape to the corners to prevent damage.
5. Remove the windshield molding by pulling it outward.
NOTE:
If the windshield molding is difficult to remove, warm the windshield molding using a hot air blower.
The windshield molding is a replacement part.
Not Reusing Windshield
WARNING:
Using piano wire with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using piano wire.
NOTE:
If it is difficult to cut sealant, use piano wire and follow the procedure under “Reusing Windshield”.
1. Cut out the sealant all around the glass using a sealant remover.

2. Remove the windshield.
Reusing Windshield
WARNING:
Using piano wire with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using piano wire.
CAUTION:
Because the lens for rainfall/illumination level detection is integrated with the windshield, the auto light/wiper systems may not operate correctly if the lens is damaged. When removing the windshield, be careful not to damage the lens. If the lens is damaged, replace the windshield.
NOTE:
Before removing the windshield from the body, mark the position of the windshield by affixing tape to the windshield and body panel.
1. Avoiding the pin on the inside of the vehicle, insert piano wire which has been cut to sufficient length.

2. Wind each end of piano wire around a bar.
NOTE:
Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length of piano wire to prevent it from breaking due to localized heating.
3. Secure one end of piano wire, and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant around the windshield.

4. Pinch the pin from the inside of the vehicle and detach it.
5. Remove the windshield.
6. If the pin is damaged, remove the pin.
NOTE:
Before removing the pin from the windshield glass, place an alignment mark on the windshield.
Windshield Installation
HornNon Return Valve
Purpose, Function
Assures safety by preventing fuel from returning to the fuel filler opening.
Construction
The non-return valve cannot be removed as it is installed inside the fuel
tank.
2WD
AWD
A single valve type has been adopted for the non-return v ...
Shift Solenoid No.1 [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
Shift solenoid No.1 adjusts the hydraulic pressure in the low clutch circuit
based on the current demand from the TCM according to the vehicle conditions.
Construction
Shift solenoid No.1 is installed to the solenoid control valve body.
Shift solenoid ...
Windshield Wiper Arm And Blade Removal/Installation
Windshield Wiper Arm
1. Open the hood.
CAUTION:
If excessive force is applied when removing the cap, tabs could break. Carefully
remove the cap.
2. Insert a tape-wrapped precision flathead screwdriver into the gap between
the windshield wiper arm and cap, and slightly raise the ...