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.
- Open the door.
- Remove the windshield inside garnish moldings (1) from the vehicle. Refer to
Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement.
- Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to
Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement.
Warning: 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:
| 4.2. | Defroster outlets and A/C outlets |
- Open the hood.
- Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to
Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement.
- Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to
Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement.
Warning: If a window is cracked but still intact, crisscross the window with masking tape in order to reduce the risk of damage or personal injury.
Warning: 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.
Note: Depending on vehicles, one piece (1) or two piece (2) stoppers are used on the windshield.
- Disconnect the windshield glass stoppers (1) (2), if equipped.
Note: 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.
- Remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle with the aid of an assistant (2).
- Remove the windshield glass adhesive dam (1).
- Remove the one piece windshield glass stopper (1), if equipped.
- Remove the two piece windshield glass stopper (1), if equipped.
