Tools Required

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.

Caution: If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.

2. Cover and protect the following parts from broken glass.

•	Upper dash pad.

•	Defroster outlets and A/C outlets.

•	Seats and carpeting.

3. Remove the fixed antenna mast if equipped. Refer to Fixed Antenna Mast Replacement in Entertainment.
4. Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
5. Remove the cowl air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement in Body Front End.



6. Remove the push pins (2) from the front door sealing weatherstrips (1) located at the base of the pillar.



7. Reposition the front door sealing weatherstrips (1) in order to access to the side reveal molding screws.

It is not necessary to remove the front door sealing weatherstrip completely from the vehicle.




8. Remove the side reveal moldings screws.



9. Remove the side of the reveal moldings.
10. Remove the rear view mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement .
11. Remove the rain sensor. Refer to Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems. if equipped.




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.

Important: The upper windshield reveal molding (1) fills the cavities between the body and windshield.

12. If the reveal molding is stretched or damaged it and cannot be reused it must be replaced.



13. Remove the windshield reveal molding.

Grasp the lower corner of the windshield reveal molding by hand and slowly pull the reveal molding away from the windshield.

14. If the windshield reveal molding will not release, use a utility knife in order to cut around the windshield in order to remove the windshield reveal molding.




Important: The windshield lower supports (1) have molded in locks with an adhesive strip (2) on the back side. Once the windshield lower stop have been removed they must be replaced.

15. Remove the windshield lower supports (1) by using a flat bladed tool, lightly prying upward in the middle until it releases.




Important: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.

16. 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.

•	UseJ 24402-A , J 39032 or equivalent in order to remove the window.




17. Remove the bottom of the windshield 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



18. With the aid of an assistant remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle.

1. Install a stationary window into the opening. Refer to Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows .



2. Install the windshield side reveal moldings.



3. Install the windshield side reveal moldings screws.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

Tighten
Tighten the windshield side reveal moldings screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).




4. Install the front door sealing weatherstrips (1) to the retainer (2).



5. Install the push pin retainers (2) to the front door sealing weatherstrips located at the base of the pillar.
6. Install the cowl air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement in Body Front End.
7. Install the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
8. Install the antenna mast if equipped. Refer to Fixed Antenna Mast Replacement in Entertainment.
9. Install the rear view mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement .
10. Install the rain sensor. Refer to Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
11. Close the hood.
12. Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.