Note: 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.
- Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to
Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement.
- Remove the door sealing weatherstrip from the upper pinchweld flange.
- Remove the windshield side reveal moldings. Refer to
Windshield Side Reveal Molding Replacement.
- Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to
Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement.
- Remove the vehicle direction alert alarm warning (VDAAW ) module, if equipped. Refer to
Vehicle Direction Alert Alarm Warning Module Calibration.
- Remove the instrument panel (I/P) upper trim pad. Refer to
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement.
Warning: 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:
| 9.2. | Defroster outlets and A/C outlets |
Warning: 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.
- Using a utility knife, carefully cut the exposed lace (1) from the sides and the top edge of the windshield to access the urethane adhesive bead.
- Remove the lower windshield supports (1) from the cowl panel, if equipped.
Note: 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 clear 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.
