Windshield Glass: Removal

Remove the RH and LH side A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
Remove the sun visors and retainers and, if equipped, the overhead console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE article.
If equipped, remove the roof opening panel trim.
Remove the interior mirror. For additional information, refer to REAR VIEW MIRRORS article.
Lower the front portion of the headliner.
Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS article.

NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

If equipped, disconnect the heated windshield electrical connectors.
- Disconnect the connector.
- Remove the connector from the retainer.
- Remove the connector from the stud.

Fig 1: Locating Heated Windshield Electrical Connectors

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

Lower the setting blocks.
- Use a flat screwdriver to release the setting block and lower.

Fig 2: Using Flat Screwdriver To Release Setting Block & Lower

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Before cutting the urethane adhesive, remove dirt and other foreign material from the windshield pinch weld area.
- Use a clean shop towel or oil-free compressed air.

NOTE: Refer to manufacturer's instructions before using the special tool.

Lubricate the urethane adhesive with water to aid the Interior Auto Glass Cut-Out Knife Kit when cutting the urethane adhesive.

WARNING: Always wear eye protection when servicing a vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling components or parts that have pointed or sharp edges. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

CAUTION: To avoid rust formation, use extreme care not to scratch the paint or primer or otherwise damage the pinch weld during glass removal.

NOTE: Insert the blade into the special tool so that the flat side is against the glass. This will leave the entire urethane adhesive bead on the pinch weld and allow a dry fit of the replacement windshield glass.

NOTE: Support the windshield glass to prevent the glass from dropping while cutting the urethane adhesive.

Insert the special tool at the upper center of the windshield glass and work toward the bottom corners.

Fig 3: Cutting Remaining Urethane Adhesive

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using the special tool, distance the windshield from the body.

Fig 4: Using Special Tool (164-R2459), Distance The Windshield From Body

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Insert the Interior Auto Glass Cut-Out Knife Kit into the bottom of the remaining urethane adhesive and cut from corner to corner.

NOTE: Removing the windshield glass requires more than one technician.

NOTE: If reinstalling the windshield glass, tape the windshield at the windshield stops to aid in alignment of the glass during installation.

Carefully remove the windshield glass from the vehicle and place on a stable work surface.