Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECTION AND CONNECTION (3.6L LGX) or BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECTION AND CONNECTION (2.0L LTG)
- Air Inlet Grille Panel - Remove - Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement
- Windshield Garnish Molding - Remove [2x] - Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement
- Inside Rearview Mirror - Remove - Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement
- Front View Camera - Remove - Front View Camera Replacement
- Inside Air Moisture and Windshield Temperature Sensor - Remove - Inside Air Moisture and Windshield Temperature Sensor Replacement
- Cover the following parts to protect from broken glass:
- Upper Dash Pad
- Defroster outlets and A/C outlets
- Seats and carpeting
- NOTE:
If the original window is being reused the window lace is not serviceable.
Using the appropriate tool, carefully cut around the lace (1), start in the center working from side to side of the windshield to access the urethane adhesive bead.
- NOTE:
Use care when removing the window not to cut off the locator pins on the left and right sides. If the locating pins are cut off it will be necessary to use masking tape to tape the window in place until the auto-adhesive cures.
NOTE:Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.
Remove the window from the urethane adhesive.
- Leave a base of urethane approximately 2 mm (0.078 in) on the pinch-weld flange.
- The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
- BO-24402-A Glass Sealant Remover (Cold Knife).
- BO-39032 Stationary Glass Removal Tool, or equivalent in order to remove the window.
- NOTE:
Keep the cutting edge of the appropriate tool against the window. Do this from inside the vehicle.
If necessary, use the appropriate tool to remove the bottom corners of the windshield from the urethane adhesive.
- NOTE:
A second technician is required.
Remove the windshield from the vehicle.
Before cutting out a stationary window, apply a double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.