Windshield Glass: Removal

NOTE: Five Hundred shown, all others similar.

Fig 1: Removing Windshield Glass (Five Hundred)

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

Remove the A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Remove the interior mirror. For additional information, refer to REAR VIEW MIRRORS .
Partially lower the front portion of the headliner near the windshield header and block with suitable material. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .

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

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

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 body.

Fig 3: Identifying Distance Windshield Glass From Body
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Using the special tool, cut the remaining urethane adhesive and remove the windshield glass.
Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any dirt or foreign material from the pinch weld.