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.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the windshield wiper arms and blades. Refer to
Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement .
- Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to
Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
- Remove the interior windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to
Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
- Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to
Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement .
- Remove the windshield moisture rain sensor. Refer to
Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Replacement .
Caution: Refer to Defroster Outlet Caution in the Preface section.
- Cover the following parts to protect from broken glass:
| • | Defroster outlets and A/C outlets |
Caution: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution in the Preface section.
- Using a utility knife, carefully cut the exposed reveal molding from the sides and the top edge of the windshield to access the urethane adhesive bead.
Important: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.
- Remove the window from the urethane adhesive.
| • | Leave a base of urethane approximately 2 mm (0.078 in) on the pinch-weld flange. |
| • | The only suitable lubrication is clear water. |
Important: Keep the cutting edge of the knife/tool against the window. Do this from inside the vehicle.
- If necessary, use a long utility knife or similar tool to remove the bottom corners of the windshield from the urethane adhesive.
- With the aid of an assistant (2), remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle.
