Windshield Glass: Removal

Fig 1: Opening A-Pillar Passenger Assist Handle Covers

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Open the four A-pillar passenger assist handle covers.

Fig 2: Removing A-Pillar Passenger Assist Handles
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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 3: Removing Windshield Side Garnish Mouldings
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Remove the two windshield side garnish mouldings.
Remove the overhead console. See CONSOLE - OVERHEAD

Fig 4: Removing Sun Visors And Two Clips
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Remove the two sun visors and two clips.
1. Remove the six screws.
2. Remove the sun visors and clips.
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.
  
  Fig 5: 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 towards the bottom corners.

Fig 6: Distancing Windshield From Body Using Special Tool
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Using the special tool, distance the windshield from the body.

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