Windshield Glass: Removal

Fig 1: Removing Windshield Glass

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

WARNING: To prevent glass splinters from entering the eyes or cutting hands, wear safety glasses and heavy gloves when cutting and removing the glass from the vehicle.

CAUTION: Be sure not to scratch the pinch weld when removing the windshield glass.

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

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

Fig 2: Cutting Urethane Adhesive From Windshield Glass

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

Fig 3: Pushing Away Windshield Glass From Vehicle Body
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Using the special tool, cut the remaining urethane adhesive.

Fig 4: Cutting Urethane Adhesive
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CAUTION: Be sure not to scratch the pinch weld area when removing the windshield glass.

Remove the windshield glass and moulding assembly from the vehicle.
Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any dirt and foreign material from the pinch weld area.