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.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the windshield wiper arms and blades. Refer to
Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement
in Wipers/Washers Systems.
- Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to
Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement
in Body Front End.
- Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to
Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement
in Interior Trim.
- Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to
Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement
in Squeaks and Rattles.
Caution: 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:
| 6.2. | Defroster outlets and A/C outlets. |
| 6.3. | 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 (1) is a one piece molding and fills the
cavities between the body and windshield (2).
- If the windshield reveal molding (1) is stretched or damaged it can
not be reused.
- Remove the windshield
reveal molding (1). Refer to
Windshield Reveal Molding Replacement
.
Grasp the lower corner of the
windshield reveal molding by hand and slowly pull the reveal molding away
from the windshield.
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.
- Remove the lower windshield supports (1) from the cowl panel,
if equipped.
Important: 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 pinch-weld flange. |
| • | The only suitable lubrication is clear water. |
- Remove the windshield
(1) from the vehicle with the aid of an assistant (2).
