Removal Procedure
- Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
Using the appropriate trim tool, remove the windshield wiper arm finish cap (1) from the windshield wiper arm (3).
- Windshield Wiper Arm Nut (2) - Remove
- Use the BO - 49385 Wiper Arm Puller to remove the wiper arm (3) from the wiper motor pivot shaft.
Apply two layers of masking tape around the top edge of the service part to prevent paint damage.
- Using a suitable plastic trim tool, carefully release the air inlet grille panel extension clips.
- Remove the air inlet grille panel extension (1) from the air inlet grille panel and upper front fender.
- Remove the masking tape.
- Remove any remaining adhesive residue.
- Remove any remaining adhesive residue with a 50/50 mixture by volume of isopropyl alcohol and clean drinkable water. Wipe the surface dry with a clean lint-free towel.
Body Side Upper Front Applique Bolt (1) - Remove
- Using an appropriate trim tool, release the body side upper front applique retainers. (2) [3x]
- Body Side Upper Front Applique (3) - Remove
Air Inlet Grille Panel Retainer (1) - Remove [9x]
- Air Inlet Grille Panel (2) - Remove
- Windshield Washer Nozzle Hose@Windshield Washer Pump Hose - Disconnect
Reposition the weatherstrip as necessary.
- Pull the windshield garnish molding (1) rearwards to release the tether from the A pillar.
- Access the windshield garnish bolt (2) which is located on the backside of the windshield garnish molding (1) and secures the tether to the A pillar.
- Windshield Garnish Molding Bolt - Left Side and Right Side (2) - Remove [2x]
- Disconnect the electrical connector. [2x]
- Windshield Garnish Molding- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [2x]
Using a plastic trim tool, carefully pry downward on the cover to release from windshield.
- Squeeze tabs on insert and pull apart from cover.
- Windshield Multifunction Sensor Mount Bracket Cover Insert (1) - Remove
Pull downward to completely remove the windshield multifunction sensor mount bracket cover (1) from windshield.
- Windshield Multifunction Sensor Mount Bracket Cover (1) - Remove
Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect
Front View Camera (1) - Remove
Slide the bracket upward to disengage tabs, gently pull from windshield.
- Multifunction Relay Module Bracket (1) - Remove
Inside Rearview Mirror Bolt (1) - Remove
- Inside Rearview Mirror (2) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- {If equipped} Windshield Outside Moisture/Ambient Light and Humidity Sensor - Remove
- {If equipped} Inside Air Moisture and Windshield Temperature Sensor - Remove
- Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:
- Upper Dash Pad
- The defroster outlets and A/C outlets
- The seats and carpeting
- {If equipped} Remove the lower windshield supports from the cowl panel.
- {If equipped} Using the appropriate tool, carefully cut around the lace, start in the center working from side to side of the window to access the urethane adhesive bead.
- NOTE:
Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.
Use BO-24402-A Glass Sealant Remover (1) to remove the window.
- Leave a base of urethane on the pinchweld flange.
- The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
With the aid of an assistant, remove the windshield (1) and locating pin (2) from the vehicle.
Tether and Bolt are integral to the Windshield Garnish Molding.
The windshield multifunction sensor mount bracket cover and cover insert has to be removed as a single unit from the windshield surface to prevent damage to mirror.
The windshield multifunction sensor mount bracket cover and cover insert has to be removed as a single unit from the windshield surface to prevent damage to mirror.
Before cutting out a stationary window, apply a double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.