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 windshield wiper arms. Refer to
Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement
in Wipers/Washer Systems.
- Remove the antenna, if equipped. Refer to
Fixed Antenna Mast Replacement
in Entertainment.
- 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
Rearview Mirror Support Installation
.
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 |
- Remove the defroster vent grille.
- Remove the drip rail seals from the pinchweld flange.
- Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to
Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement
in Interior Trim.
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, do not
reuse.
- Remove the window reveal
molding. if equipped.
Grasp the lower corner of the window reveal
molding by hand and slowly pull the reveal molding away from the window.
If the window reveal molding will not release, use a utility
knife in order to cut around the window in order to remove the window 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) .