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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 24402-A Glass Sealant Remover (Cold Knife)
    • J 39032 Stationary Glass Removal Tool
    • Urethane Adhesive Kit or Equivalent
    • Isopropyl Alcohol or Equivalent
    • Cartridge-type Caulking Gun
    • Commercial-type Utility Knife
    • Razor Blade Scraper
    • Suction Cups
    • Plastic Paddle

Removal Procedure

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

  3. Cover and protect the following parts from broken glass.
  4. • Upper dash pad.
    • Defroster outlets and A/C outlets.
    • Seats and carpeting.
  5. Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  6. Remove the cowl air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement in Body Front End.

  7. Object Number: 588275  Size: SH
  8. Remove the push pins (2) from the front door sealing weatherstrips (1) located at the base of the pillar.

  9. Object Number: 441415  Size: SH
  10. Reposition the front door sealing weatherstrips (1) in order to access to the side reveal molding screws.
  11. It is not necessary to remove the front door sealing weatherstrip completely from the vehicle.


    Object Number: 398502  Size: SH
  12. Remove the side reveal moldings screws.

  13. Object Number: 398501  Size: SH
  14. Remove the side of the reveal moldings.
  15. Remove the rear view mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement .
  16. Remove the rain sensor. Refer to Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems. if equipped.

  17. Object Number: 105242  Size: SH

    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 upper windshield reveal molding (1) fills the cavities between the body and windshield.

  18. If the reveal molding is stretched or damaged it and cannot be reused it must be replaced.

  19. Object Number: 379905  Size: SH
  20. Remove the windshield reveal molding.
  21. Grasp the lower corner of the windshield reveal molding by hand and slowly pull the reveal molding away from the windshield.

  22. 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.

  23. Object Number: 698561  Size: SH

    Important: The windshield lower supports (1) have molded in locks with an adhesive strip (2) on the back side. Once the windshield lower stop have been removed they must be replaced.

  24. Remove the windshield lower supports (1) by using a flat bladed tool, lightly prying upward in the middle until it releases.

  25. Object Number: 379881  Size: SH

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

  26. This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the window.
  27. • Leave a base of urethane on the pinchweld flange.
    • The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
    • UseJ 24402-A , J 39032 or equivalent in order to remove the window.

    Object Number: 379883  Size: SH
  28. Remove the bottom of the windshield 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

  29. Object Number: 441419  Size: SH
  30. With the aid of an assistant remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install a stationary window into the opening. Refer to Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows .

  2. Object Number: 398501  Size: SH
  3. Install the windshield side reveal moldings.
  4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 398502  Size: SH
  5. Install the windshield side reveal moldings screws.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the windshield side reveal moldings screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 441415  Size: SH
  7. Install the front door sealing weatherstrips (1) to the retainer (2).

  8. Object Number: 588275  Size: SH
  9. Install the push pin retainers (2) to the front door sealing weatherstrips located at the base of the pillar.
  10. Install the cowl air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement in Body Front End.
  11. Install the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  12. Install the rear view mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement .
  13. Install the rain sensor. Refer to Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  14. Close the hood.
  15. Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.