Special Tools

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

1. Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement.
2. Remove the antenna, if equipped. Refer to Fixed Antenna Mast Replacement.
3. Open the hood.
4. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement.
5. Remove the inside rearview mirror. Refer to Rearview Mirror Support Installation.

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

6. Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:

•	Upper dash pad

•	Defroster outlets and A/C outlets

•	Seats and carpeting

7. Remove the defroster vent grille.
8. Remove the drip rail seals from the pinch-weld flange.
9. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement.

Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.





Note: The windshield reveal molding (1) is a one piece molding and fills the cavities between the body and windshield (2).

10. If the windshield reveal molding (1) is stretched or damaged, do not reuse.



11. 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 (1) will not release, use a utility knife in order to cut around the window in order to remove the window reveal molding.




12. Remove the lower windshield supports (1) from the cowl panel, if equipped.




Note: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.

13. This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the window.

•	Leave a base of urethane on the pinch-weld flange.

•	The only suitable lubrication is clear water.

•	Use J 24402-A , J 39032 or equivalent in order to remove the window.




14. 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.



15. Remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle with the aid of an assistant (2).

1. Install a stationary window into the opening.
2. Install the defroster grille.
3. Install the windshield garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement.
4. Install the drip rail seals to the pinch-weld flange.
5. Install the inside rearview mirror. Refer to Rearview Mirror Support Installation.
6. Install the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement.
7. Close the hood.
8. Install the antenna, if equipped. Refer to Fixed Antenna Mast Replacement.
9. Install the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement.
10. Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.