Tools Required

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.

1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
3. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement in Body Front End.
4. Remove the door auxiliary weatherstrip from the upper pinchweld flange. Refer to Auxiliary Weatherstrip Replacement .
5. Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement .
6. Remove the antenna connector. Refer to Antenna Cable Replacement in Entertainment.
7. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
8. Remove the instrument panel upper trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

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

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

9.1.	Upper dash pad.

9.2.	Defroster outlets and A/C outlets.

9.3.	Seats and carpeting.





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 fills the cavities between the body and windshield.

10. The windshield reveal molding is a one-piece molding, if stretched or damaged it cannot be reused.



11. Remove the windshield reveal molding.

Grasp the lower corner of the windshield reveal molding by hand and slowly pull the reveal molding away from the windshield.

12. If the windshield reveal molding will not release, use a utility knife in order to cut around the windshield in order to remove the windshield reveal molding.



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




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

14. 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.

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




15. 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.



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

1. Install a stationary window into the opening. Refer to Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows .
2. Install the instrument panel upper trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
3. Install the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
4. Install the antenna connector. Refer to Antenna Cable Replacement in Entertainment.
5. Install the rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement .
6. Install the door auxiliary weatherstrip from the upper pinchweld flange. Refer to Auxiliary Weatherstrip Replacement .
7. Install the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement in Body Front End.
8. Install the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
9. Remove the double layer of masking tape from around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
10. Close the hood.