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.
- Remove the door sealing weather strip from the upper pinchweld flange.
- Remove the windshield side reveal moldings. Refer to
Windshield Side Reveal Molding Replacement
.
- Remove the rain sensor. Refer to
Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Replacement
in Wipers/Washer Systems.
- Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to
Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement
.
- Remove the instrument panel upper trim pad. Refer to
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement
in Instrument Panel,
Gages and Console.
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 |
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 windshield reveal molding (1) is a one
piece molding and fills the cavities between the body and windshield (2).
- If the windshield reveal molding (1) is stretched or damaged it can not be
reused.
- Remove the windshield reveal molding.
11.1. | Grasp the lower corner of the windshield reveal molding (1) by hand and
slowly pull the reveal molding away from the windshield. |
11.2. | If the windshield reveal molding will not release, use a utility knife
in order to cut around the windshield in order to remove the windshield reveal molding. |
- Remove the lower windshield supports (1)
from the cowl panel, if equipped.
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 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.