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.
Warning: If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.
- Cover the following parts to protect from broken glass:
| • | The defroster outlets and A/C outlets |
| • | The seats and carpeting |
- Remove the windshield side reveal moldings.
- Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to
Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement.
- Remove the interior windshield garnish moldings. Refer to
Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.
Note: The upper windshield reveal molding is a one-piece molding and fills the cavities between the body and windshield.
The upper windshield reveal molding cannot be reused if the molding is stretched or damaged.
- Using a utility knife, carefully cut the upper flap (1) of the windshield reveal molding in order to access the urethane adhesive bead.
- Prior to cutting the urethane adhesive bead, apply 2 layers of masking tape on the body next to the windshield edge.
Note: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.
- Separate the urethane adhesive 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.
- With the aid of an assistant, remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle.
