Windshield Glass: Removal

WARNING: Safety glasses and gloves must be worn to prevent injury. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to COWL PANEL GRILLE .
Remove the sun visors and clips.

Fig 1: Removing Sun Visors And Clips
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Remove the windshield side garnish mouldings.

Fig 2: Removing Windshield Side Garnish Mouldings
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Remove the instrument panel defroster opening grille.
- If equipped, disconnect the electrical connectors.
Fig 3: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors
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Cover the defroster openings with tape to prevent contaminants from entering the defroster housing.
Remove the interior rear view mirror. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR .
If equipped, remove the overhead console. For additional information, refer to OVERHEAD CONSOLE .
Lower the front portion of the headliner.
Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any dirt or foreign material from the pinch weld.

CAUTION: Care must be taken to prevent scratching the pinch weld.

NOTE: Lubricate the existing urethane adhesive with water using a spray bottle to aid the special tool while cutting.

Fig 4: Cutting Urethane Adhesive From Glass Using Special Tool

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Using the special tool, starting at the top center of the windshield glass cut the urethane adhesive from the glass and work down the sides.
Using the special tool, distance the windshield glass from the body.

Fig 5: Distance Windshield Glass From Body Using Special Tool
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Using the special tool, cut the remaining adhesive and remove the windshield glass

Fig 6: Cutting Adhesive And Removing Windshield Glass Using Special Tool
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Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any dirt or foreign material from the pinch weld.