Exterior Method

The urethane adhesive holding the windshield to the opening pinch weld (fence) can be cut using a sharp cold knife from the exterior of the vehicle. Using the cold knife method is effective if the windshield is already broken. If the glass must be salvaged, cutting the urethane adhesive from the interior of the vehicle using a reciprocating or oscillating power knife is recommended.

1. Remove inside rear view mirror.
2. Remove windshield wiper arms.
3. Remove cowl cover.
4. Place protective covers over instrument panel and hood.
5. Remove the screws and remove the windshield A-pillar moldings. (Fig 1).
   Fig 1: Removing Windshield Header Outside Molding

   Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
6. Using a sharp cold knife, cut urethane adhesive holding the windshield to the A-pillars, roof header and cowl pinch weld fences (Fig 2). A power cutting device can be used if available.
   Fig 2: Cutting Urethane Around Windshield

   Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
7. Separate windshield from vehicle.