Windshield Removal

CAUTION:

Wear gloves to remove and install the windshield.
Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.

To remove the windshield, first remove the:
- Rearview mirror {see MIRROR COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Sunvisors and holders (see HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Front pillar trim (see INTERIOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Windshield wiper arms and cowl cover (see WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
Remove off the windshield molding, and remove the glass brackets.
NOTE: If removing the windshield molding is difficult, cut the molding with a utility knife.

Fig 1: Identifying Windshield Molding And Glass Brackets
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Pull down the front portion of the headliner (see HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
CAUTION: Take care not to bend the headliner excessively or you may break it.
Apply protective tape along the edge of the dashboard and body as shown. Using an awl, make a hole through the rubber dam and adhesive from inside the vehicle. Push a piece of piano wire through the hole, and wrap each end around a piece of wood.

Fig 2: Applying Protective Tape Edge Of Dashboard And Body
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

CAUTION: Hold the piano wire as close to the windshield as possible to prevent damage to the body and dashboard.
With a helper on the outside, pull the piano wire back and forth in a sawing motion, and carefully cut through the rubber dam and adhesive around the entire windshield.

Fig 3: Cutting Rubber Dam And Adhesive Around Entire Windshield Using Piano Wire
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Carefully remove the windshield.