Windshield Glass: Removal: Notes
WARNING:
To prevent glass splinters from entering the eyes or cutting hands, wear safety glasses and heavy gloves when cutting the glass from the vehicle. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
- Remove the 4 A-pillar passenger assist handle covers, the 4 bolts and the 2 A-pillar passenger assist handles.
- Remove the 2 windshield side garnish mouldings.
- Open the front overhead console door, remove the 2 screws and the overhead console.
- If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove the interior rear view mirror. For additional information, refer to REAR VIEW MIRRORS .
- Remove the 6 screws, 2 sun visors and 2 clips.
- Partially lower the front portion of the headliner and block with a suitable material.
- Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
- Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any dirt or foreign material from the pinch weld.
- Using the special tool, cut the urethane adhesive from the windshield glass starting at the top center and working toward the bottom corners.
- Using the special tool, distance the windshield glass from the body.
- Using the special tool, cut the remaining urethane adhesive and remove the windshield glass.
- Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any foreign material or dirt from the pinch weld.
NOTE:
Lubricate the urethane adhesive with water to aid the special tool when cutting.