Windshield Glass: Removal

WARNING: To prevent glass splinters from entering the eyes or cutting hands, wear safety glasses and heavy gloves when cutting the glass from the vehicle. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

Open the four A-pillar passenger assist handle covers.

Fig 1: Identifying A-Pillar Passenger Assist Handle Covers
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Remove the two A-pillar passenger assist handles.
1. Remove the four bolts.
2. Remove the two A-pillar passenger assist handles.
Fig 2: Removing A-Pillar Passenger Assist Handles
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Remove the two windshield side garnish moldings.

Fig 3: Removing Windshield Side Garnish Molding
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Remove the overhead console.
1. Open the front console door.
2. Remove the screws.
3. Remove the overhead console.
  - If equipped, disconnect electrical connector.
Fig 4: Removing Overhead Console
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Remove the two sun visors and two clips.
1. Remove the six screws.
2. Remove the sun visors and clips.
Fig 5: Removing Sun Visors Clips
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Remove the driver and passenger assist handles.
Remove the interior rear view mirror.
Lower the front portion of the headliner.
Remove the cowl grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any dirt or foreign material from the pinch weld.

NOTE: Lubricate the urethane adhesive with water to aid the special tool when cutting.

Fig 6: Cutting Windshield Glass Adhesive

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Using the special tool, cut the urethane adhesive from the windshield glass starting at the top center and work toward the bottom corners.
Using the special tool, distance the windshield glass from the body.

Fig 7: Removing Windshield Glass From Body
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Using the special tool, cut the remaining urethane adhesive and remove the windshield glass.

Fig 8: Removing Adhesive
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Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any foreign material or dirt from the pinch weld.