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.
- Gently pull loose and remove the windshield garnish molding from the vehicle.
Caution: If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into
the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.
- Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:
| 2.2. | Defroster outlets and A/C outlets |
- Remove the inside rearview mirror. Refer to
Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement
.
- Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to
Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement
in Wipers/Washer System.
- Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to
Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement
in Body Front End.
Caution: When working with any type of glass or sheet metal with exposed or rough
edges, wear approved safety glasses and gloves in order to reduce
the chance of personal injury.
- Turn the windshield support (3) along the bottom of
the windshield (2) counterclockwise.
Gently pry and remove the windshield supports (3) from the cowl.
Important:
| • | The windshield reveal molding (1) fills the cavities between
the body and windshield. |
| • | If the windshield reveal molding is stretched or damaged, it cannot
be reused. |
- Remove the windshield reveal molding (1). Refer to
Windshield Reveal Molding Replacement
.
- Grasp the lower corner of the windshield reveal molding by hand and slowly
pull the reveal molding away from the windshield.
- If the window reveal molding will not release, use a utility knife
in order to cut around the windshield in order to remove the window reveal
molding.
Important: 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. |
- Gently unseat the windshield retainer-male
end (3) on the windshield (4) from the windshield retainer-female
end (2) on the body.
- With the aid of an assistant (2) and
suction cups, remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle.
