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. Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT .
2. Remove the antenna if necessary. Refer to FIXED ANTENNA REPLACEMENT .
3. Open the hood.
4. Remove the air inlet grille. AIR INLET GRILLE PANEL REPLACEMENT .
5. Remove the inside rearview mirror. Refer to Rearview Mirror Replacement  .
   CAUTION: 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
7. Remove the door sealing weatherstrip from the upper pinchweld flange.
   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.
8. Remove the 2 screws that retain the windshield frame filler panels.
9. Remove the frame filler panels.

   Important:  The windshield reveal molding fills the cavities between the body and windshield and can not be reused if stretched or damaged.

Fig 1: Removing Screws & Frame Filler Panels
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10. The windshield reveal molding is a one piece molding.
    Fig 2: Identifying Windshield Reveal Molding

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

    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.

12. Remove the windshield reveal molding.
    Fig 3: Removing Windshield Reveal Molding

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13. Remove the lower windshield supports (1) from the cowl panel, if equipped.
    Fig 4: Removing Lower Windshield Supports From Cowl Panel

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

14. This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the quarter 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 quarter window. See Figure and Figure .
    Fig 5: Removing Quarter Windows

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15. Remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle with the aid of an assistant (2).
    Fig 6: Removing Windshield

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