Windshield Glass: Removal

WARNING: Always wear eye protection when servicing a vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling components or parts that have pointed or sharp edges. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Remove the A-pillar trim panels.
Remove the interior mirror. For additional information, refer to REAR VIEW MIRRORS article.
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 article.
Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS article.

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.

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

Fig 1: Cutting Urethane Adhesive From Glass

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using the special tool, distance the windshield glass from the body.

Fig 2: Distancing Windshield Glass From The Body

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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.