Removal Procedure

Important:  Before cutting out a stationary window, apply a double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.

1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT .
3. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to AIR INLET GRILLE PANEL REPLACEMENT .
4. Disconnect the antenna lead. Refer to ANTENNA REPLACEMENT -- GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) .
5. Remove the inside rearview mirror. Refer to Rearview Mirror Replacement (DD7 RPO Code)  or Rearview Mirror Replacement (UE1 RPO Code)  .
   WARNING: If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.
6. Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:
   1. 6.1. Upper dash pad
   2. 6.2. Defroster outlets and A/C outlets
   3. 6.3. Seats and carpeting
   CAUTION: Refer to GLASS & SHEET METAL HANDLING CAUTION .

   Important:  The windshield reveal molding (1) is a one piece molding and fills the cavities between the body and windshield (2).

Fig 1: Locating Windshield Reveal Molding
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7. If the windshield reveal molding (1) is stretched or damaged it can not be reused.
8. Remove the windshield reveal molding (1).
   1. 8.1. Grasp the lower corner of the windshield reveal molding (1) by hand and slowly pull the reveal molding away from the windshield.
   2. 8.2. If the windshield reveal molding (1) will not release, use a utility knife in order to cut around the windshield in order to remove the windshield reveal molding.
   Fig 2: Removing Windshield Reveal Molding

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9. Remove the lower windshield supports (1) from the cowl panel, if equipped.
   Fig 3: Removing Lower Windshield Supports

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10. Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window. This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the window.
    • Leave a base of urethane on the pinchweld flange.
    • The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
    • Use J 24402-A, J 39032  or equivalent in order to remove the window.
    Fig 4: Removing Window

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11. Remove the bottom of the window from the urethane adhesive using a long utility knife or similar tool. Keep the cutting edge of the utility knife against the glass. Do this from inside the vehicle.
    Fig 5: Removing Bottom Of Window

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12. Remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle with the aid of an assistant.
    Fig 6: Removing Windshield

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