Removal Procedure
- Open the hood.
- Battery Negative Cable - Disconnect - Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
Air Inlet Grille Panel (2) - Remove - Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement
Windshield Garnish Molding (1) - Remove - Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement
Windshield Multifunction Sensor Mount Bracket Cover (1) - Remove - Windshield Multifunction Sensor Mount Bracket Cover Replacement (without UHX) , or Windshield Multifunction Sensor Mount Bracket Cover Replacement (with UHX)
{If equipped} Front View Camera (1) - Remove - Front View Camera Replacement
Inside Air Moisture and Windshield Temperature Sensor (1) - Remove - Inside Air Moisture and Windshield Temperature Sensor Replacement
Inside Rearview Mirror - (2) Remove - Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement
- Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:
- Upper Dash Pad
- The defroster outlets and A/C outlets
- The seats and carpeting
- Remove the lower windshield supports from the cowl panel, if equipped.
Using the appropriate tool, carefully cut around the lace (1), start in the center working from side to side of the window to access the urethane adhesive bead, if equipped.
- NOTE:
Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.
This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the windshield.
- Leave a base of urethane on the pinchweld flange.
- The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
- BO-24402-A Glass Sealant Remover (Cold Knife).
- Use commercially available glass cutting tool.
With the aid of an assistant, remove the windshield (1) and locating pin (2) from the vehicle.