Windshield Glass: Removal

Open the four A-pillar passenger assist handle covers.

Fig 1: Removing A-Pillar Passenger Assist Handle Cover
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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 Handle
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Remove the two windshield side garnish moldings.

Fig 3: Removing Windshield Side Garnish Moldings
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Remove the overhead console. See CONSOLE -- OVERHEAD
Remove the two sun visors and two clips.
1. Remove the six screws.
2. Remove the sun visors and clips.
Fig 4: Removing Sun Visors And Clips
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Remove the interior mirror.
Lower the front portion of the headliner.
Remove the cowl panel grille. See COWL PANEL GRILLE
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.
NOTE:
- Be sure not to scratch the pinch weld while removing windshield glass.
Using the special tool, cut the urethane adhesive from the windshield glass starting at the top center and working towards the bottom corners.

Fig 5: Cutting Urethane Adhesive From Windshield Glass Using Special Tool
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Using the special tool, distance the windshield from the body.

Fig 6: Distancing Windshield From Body
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NOTE:
- Removing the windshield glass requires more than one technician.
Using the special tool, cut the remaining urethane adhesive and remove the windshield glass.

Fig 7: Cutting Remaining Urethane Adhesive Using Special Tool
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Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any dirt and foreign material from the pinch weld.