Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
- Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
- Remove the windshield garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement .
- Remove the inside rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement .
- Remove the windshield side reveal molding. Refer to Windshield Side Reveal Molding Replacement .
- Cover the following parts to protect from broken glass:
- Upper dash pad
- Defroster outlets and A/C outlets
- Seats and carpeting
- 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.
- 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.
- If necessary, use the appropriate tool to remove the bottom corners of the windshield from the urethane adhesive.
- Remove the windshield from the vehicle with an assistant.
WARNING:
Refer to Cracked Window Warning .
NOTE:
Before cutting out a stationary window, apply a double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
WARNING:
Refer to Defroster Outlet Warning .
WARNING:
Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .
NOTE:
If the original window is being reused the window lace is not serviceable.
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.
NOTE:
Keep the cutting edge of the appropriate tool against the window. Do this from inside the vehicle.