Removal Procedure
- Open the hood.
- Remove Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement
- Remove Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement
- Remove Windshield Outside Moisture/Ambient Light and Humidity Sensor Replacement (CE1)
- Remove Front View Camera Replacement
- Remove Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement
- Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:
- Upper Dash Pad
- Defroster outlets and A/C outlets
- Seats and carpeting
- Using the appropriate tool, carefully cut the windshield reveal molding in order to access the auto-adhesive bead.
- Use BO-39032
Stationary Glass Removal Tool, or equivalent in order to remove the window.
- Leave a base of urethane on the pinchweld flange.
- The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
- Use the appropriate tool to remove the bottom of the window from the auto-adhesive. Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.
- With an assistant, remove the locator pins (1) and window (2) from the vehicle.
Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .
Refer to Cracked Window Warning .
Before cutting out a stationary window, apply a double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.
Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .
Before cutting out a stationary window, apply a double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
Keep the cutting edge of the appropriate tool against the window from inside the vehicle. There are window locating pins, one in each upper corner of the window. Use care Not to remove or cut them off when removing the window. If the window locator pins are cut, it will be necessary to tape the window in place.