Important: Before cutting out a stationary window, apply a double layer of masking
tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and inner trim of the window.
- Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to
Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement
in Wipers/Washer Systems.
- Remove the antenna, if equipped.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to
Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement
in Body Front End.
- Remove the inside rearview mirror. Refer to
Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement
.
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 upper reveal molding fills the cavities between the body
and windshield and cannot be reused if stretched or damaged.
- Remove the windshield upper reveal molding.
- Grasp the corner of the
windshield upper reveal molding (1) by hand and slowly pull the reveal
molding away from the windshield.
If the window upper reveal molding will not release, use a utility
knife in order to cut around the window in order to remove the window upper
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 (2) .
