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. Refer to
Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement
in Wipers/Washer Systems.
- Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to
Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement
in Body Front End.
Caution: If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into
the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.
- Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:
• | Defroster outlets and A/C outlets |
- Remove the windshield
side reveal moldings. Refer to
Windshield Side Reveal Molding Replacement
.
- Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to
Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement
.
- Disconnect the coaxial
antenna connector.
- Remove the interior windshield garnish moldings. Refer to
Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement
in Interior Trim.
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.
Important: The upper windshield reveal molding is a one piece molding and fills
the cavities between the body and windshield.
If the upper windshield reveal molding is stretched or damaged it can
not be reused.
- Using a utility knife,
carefully cut the upper flap (1) of the windshield reveal
molding in order to access the urethane adhesive bead.
- Apply 2 layers of masking tape on the body next to the windshield
edge, prior to cutting the urethane adhesive bead.
Important: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.
- This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the window.
• | Leave a base of urethane on the pinchweld flange. |
• | The only suitable lubrication is clean water. |
- Remove the bottom of the
window from the urethane adhesive using a long utility knife or similar
tool. Keep the cutting edge of the utility knife
against the glass. Do this from inside the vehicle.
- Remove the windshield
(1) from the vehicle with the aid of an assistant.