Tools Required

Important: Before cutting out a stationary window, apply a double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.

1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
3. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement in Body Front End.
4. Remove the door sealing weatherstrip from the upper pinchweld flange.

Caution: When working with any type of glass or sheet metal with exposed or rough edges, wear approved safety glasses and gloves in order to reduce the chance of personal injury.

5. Remove the windshield reveal molding. Refer to Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows .

Caution: If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.

6. Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:

6.1.	Upper dash pad

6.2.	Defroster outlets and A/C outlets

6.3.	Seats and carpeting

7. Remove the inside rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement .
8. Remove the rain sensor, if equipped. Refer to Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
9. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
10. Remove the instrument panel upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement in IP Upper in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.




Important: The windshield reveal molding (1) is a one piece molding and fills the cavities between the body and windshield (2).

11. If the windshield reveal molding (1) is stretched or damaged it can not be reused.



12. Remove the windshield reveal molding (1).

12.1.

Grasp the lower corner of the windshield reveal molding (1) by hand and slowly pull the reveal molding away from the windshield.

12.2.

If the windshield reveal molding (1) will not release, use a utility knife in order to cut around the windshield in order to remove the windshield reveal molding.




13. Remove the lower windshield supports (1) from the cowl panel, if equipped.




Important: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the windshield.

14. This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the windshield.

•	Leave a base of urethane on the pinchweld flange.

•	The only suitable lubrication is clear water.

•	UseJ 24402-A , J 39032 or equivalent in order to remove the window.




15. With the aid of an assistant remove the windshield from the vehicle.

1. Install a stationary window into the opening. Refer to Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows .
2. Install the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
3. Install the inside rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement .
4. Install the instrument panel upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
5. Install the rain sensor, if equipped. Refer to Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Replacement .
6. Install the door sealing weatherstrip to the upper pinchweld flange.
7. Install the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement in Body Front End.
8. Install the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
9. Remove the double layer of masking tape from around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
10. Close the hood.