Windshield Glass: Removal
WARNING:
To prevent glass splinters from entering the eyes or cutting the 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 cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS article.
- Remove the interior rear view mirror. For additional information, refer to REAR VIEW MIRRORS article.
- Position the LH and RH front door weatherstrips aside.
- Remove the LH and RH windshield side garnish moldings.
- Remove the 8 screws, the LH and RH sun visors and the 2 sun visor clips.
- If equipped, remove the dome lamp assembly. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR LIGHTING article.
- Partially lower the headliner near the windshield opening and block with suitable material.
- Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any dirt or foreign material from the pinch weld.
- Using the special tool, place the flat side of the knife against the windshield glass. Start at the top center of the windshield glass and work out and down the pillars to the lower corners.
- Install the special tool into the top of the windshield glass and inflate. Cut the urethane adhesive from corner to corner along the bottom of the windshield glass.
- Remove the windshield glass.
- Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any dirt or foreign material from the pinch weld.
NOTE:
Lubricate the urethane adhesive with water to aid the special tool in cutting the urethane.