Windshield Glass: Removal
- Remove the upper cowl panel grille. Refer to Front End Body Panels .
- Remove the overhead console. Refer to Instrument Panel and Console .
- If equipped with rain sensitive wipers, remove the rain sensor. Refer to Wipers and Washers .
- If not equipped with rain sensitive wipers, remove the interior rear view mirror. Refer to Rear View Mirrors
- Disconnect the rain sensor/windshield camera defroster harness.
- Remove the LH and RH A-pillar trim panels. Refer to Interior Trim and Ornamentation .
- Remove the passenger front assist handle.
- Remove the LH and RH sun visors.
- Lower the front portion of the headliner and block with a suitable material.
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WARNING: Wear eye and ear 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.NOTE: Lubricate the existing urethane adhesive with water to aid the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool while cutting.
Using the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool, cut the urethane adhesive from the windshield glass starting at the top center and working toward the bottom corners.
- Using The Pumper, distance the windshield glass from the body.
- Using the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool, cut the remaining urethane adhesive and remove the windshield glass.