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.
- Remove the fixed antenna mast if equipped.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the window wiper arms. Refer to
Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement
in Wipers/Washer Systems.
- Remove the cowl air inlet grille panel. Refer to
Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement
in Body Front End.
- Reposition the front door
sealing weatherstrips (1) in order to access to the side reveal molding
screws.
It is not necessary to remove the front door sealing weatherstrip
completely from the vehicle.
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.
- Remove the screws from the left and right sides of window
side reveal moldings.
- Remove the window side
reveal moldings from the vehicle.
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:
8.2. | Defroster outlets and A/C outlets |
- Remove the rear view mirror. Refer to
Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement
.
Important: The upper window reveal molding fills the cavities between the body
and window.
If the reveal molding is stretched or damaged, it cannot be reused.
It must be replaced.
- Remove the upper window reveal molding (1) if the upper window reveal
molding will not release it must be replaced.
Important: The window lower supports (1) have molded in locks with an urethane
adhesive strip (2) on the back side. Once the window lower stop have been
removed they must be replaced.
- Remove the window lower supports (1) by using a flat bladed tool, lightly
prying upward in the middle until it releases.
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.
- With the aid of an assistant
(2) remove the window (1) from the vehicle.