Windshield Glass: Removal
- 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.
- Using the Deluxe Windshield Remover Tool, cut the urethane adhesive from the windshield glass starting at the top center and working toward the bottom corners.
- Using The Pumper, distance the windshield glass from the body.
- Using the Deluxe Windshield Remover Tool, cut the remaining urethane adhesive and remove the windshield glass.
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.
NOTE:
To avoid rust formation, use extreme care not to scratch the paint or primer, or otherwise damage the pinch weld during glass removal.
NOTE:
Insert the blade into the Deluxe Windshield Remover Tool so that the flat side is against the glass. This will leave the entire urethane adhesive bead on the pinch weld and allow a dry fit of the replacement windshield glass.
NOTE:
Lubricate the existing urethane adhesive with water to aid the Deluxe Windshield Remover Tool) while cutting.
NOTE:
Removing the windshield glass requires more than one technician.