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Tools Required

    • J-36020 Stationary Glass Removal Tool
    • Glass Sealant Remover (Cold Knife)
    • Urethane Adhesive Kit or Equivalent
    • Isopropyl Alcohol, Prepsol or Equivalent
    • Cartridge-type Caulking Gun
    • Commercial-type Utility Knife
    • Razor Blade Scraper
    • Suction Cups

Removal Procedure

    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.

    Caution: If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.

    Important: Before removing a stationary window, apply a double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.

  1. Remove the wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement.
  2. Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement.
  3. Remove the interior rear view mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement.
  4. Remove the interior windshield side garnish moulding. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement.
  5. Remove the exterior windshield pillar mouldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement.
  6. Using a suitable cover to protect the following parts from damage and/or broken glass:
  7. • The upper dash pad.
    • The demister outlets and A/C outlets.
    • The seats and carpeting.

    Object Number: 1939942  Size: SH

    Important:  Use a suitable tool to install the piano wire from the J-36020  (1) through the urethane adhesive at a upper corner of the windshield (2).

  8. Install J-36020  (1) to the vehicle (3).
  9. Connect the end of the piano wire to the other handle of the J-36020  (1).

  10. Object Number: 2017908  Size: SH

    Important: Keep the inside handle of J-36020  (1) against the windshield (2) and cycle the full length of the piano wire to prevent heat build up.

    Important: When cutting the urethane take care not to damage the datum pins.

  11. With the aid of an assistant cut through the bead of urethane adhesive around the windshield (2) retaining the windshield (2) to the vehicle (3).

  12. Object Number: 2017910  Size: SH

    Important: The use of suction cups will aid in the windshield (1) removal from the vehicle (2).

  13. With the aid of an assistant remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle (2).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 2017911  Size: SH

    Important: The clear glass primer dries almost instantly and may stain the viewing area of the windshield if not applied evenly. Wipe off the clear glass primer with a lint free cloth immediately after application.

  1. Using a suitable applicator apply a 50mm wide layer of clear glass primer to the inner surface of the windshield perimeter.

  2. Object Number: 2037782  Size: SH

    Important: Agitate the black glass primer for 1 minute to mix thoroughly.

    Important: Using a suitable applicator apply a 20mm wide layer of black glass primer to the top (2), left side (3) and right side (1) inner surfaces of the windshield perimeter. Using a suitable applicator apply a 20mm wide layer of black glass primer 20mm from the lower edge (6) of the windshield and 15mm from the lower edge (5) of the windshield where the VIN (4) is displayed.

  3. Apply the black glass primer to the windshield (7).
  4. Caution: Refer to Window Retention Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2037782  Size: SH

    Important: Using a suitable applicator apply a 7mm wide and 14mm deep layer of urethane adhesive to the top (2), left side (3) and right side (1) inner surfaces of the windshield perimeter. Using a suitable applicator apply a 20mm wide layer of black glass primer 20mm from the lower edge (6) of the windshield and 15mm from the lower edge (5) of the windshield where the VIN (4) is displayed

  5. Apply the urethane adhesive to the windshield (7).

  6. Object Number: 2017915  Size: SH

    Important: The windshield is aligned by two datum pins located at the top of the windshield and one 8mm foam spacer at the bottom of the windshield (1).

    Important: The use of suction cups will aid the installation of the windshield (1) to the vehicle (2).

  7. With the aid of an assistant install the windshield (1) to the vehicle (2).
  8. Press the windshield (1) firmly into position.
  9. Install the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement.
  10. Install the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement.
  11. Install the interior windshield side garnish mouldings. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement.
  12. Install the exterior windshield pillar mouldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement.
  13. Remove the double layer of masking tape from around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
  14. Install the internal rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement.