Removal Service Point

In order to protect the body (paint surface), apply a cloth tape to the body area along the windshield opening.
When separating adhesive using a piano wire
1. Use a knife to cut away the molding.
2. Use a sharp-point drill to make a hole in the windshield adhesive.
3. Pass the piano wire from the inside of the vehicle through the hole.
  CAUTION: Do not let the piano wire touch the edge of the windshield.
4. Pull the piano wire alternately from the inside and outside along the windshield to cut the adhesive.
When separating adhesive using a windshield knife

Fig 1: Cutting Windshield Adhesive Using Piano Wire
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
1. Prepare the following recommended tool:
  Tool name: Glass adhesive knife [with blade length of 25 mm (0.98 in) or more]
  
  CAUTION: If you lever the windshield knife, the windshield may be damaged.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Glass Adhesive Knife
  Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
2. Holding the tip of the windshield knife and the windshield edge at right angles, align the blade of the windshield knife with the windshield surface and edge, and pull the blade parallel to the edge to separate the adhesive.
  
  Fig 3: Aligning Blade Of Windshield Knife With Windshield Surface And Edge
  Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Make mating marks on the windshield and body, and use the window glass holder (Special tool: MB990480) to remove the windshield.

Fig 4: Removing Windshield Using Window Glass Holder
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to remove more adhesive than is necessary.
- Be careful also not to damage the paintwork on the body surface with the knife. If the paintwork is damaged, repair the damaged area with repair paint or anti-rust agent.
Use a knife to cut away the remaining adhesive so that the thickness is within 2 mm (0.08 in) around the entire circumference of the body flange.
Finish the flange surfaces so that they are smooth.
If the windshield is reused, scrape away all traces of old adhesive, the glass stopper, and the windshield spacer.

Fig 5: Cutting Remaining Adhesive Using Knife

Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.