Removal Procedure

Important:  Before cutting out a stationary window, apply a double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and inner trim of the window.

1. Open the hood.
   CAUTION: If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.
2. Cover the following areas to protect the parts from broken glass:
   • The upper dash pad
   • The defroster outlets and A/C outlets
   • The seats and the carpeting
3. Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT  in Wipers/Washer Systems.
4. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to AIR INLET GRILL PANEL REPLACEMENT  in Body Front End.
5. Remove the door auxiliary weatherstrip from the upper pinchweld flange. Refer to DOOR SYSTEM, MIRROR SYSTEM & WINDOW SYSTEM  . 
6. Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to REARVIEW MIRROR REPLACEMENT   . 
7. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to INTERIOR TRIM  in Interior Trim.
   Fig 1: Removing Windshield Garnish Moldings

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   CAUTION: When working with any type of glass or sheet metal with exposed or rough edges, wear approved safety glasses and gloves in order to reduce the chance of personal injury.

   Important:  The windshield reveal molding fills the cavities between the body and windshield. If the windshield reveal molding is stretched or damaged, the molding can not be reused.

8. The windshield reveal molding is a one-piece molding. Grasp the lower corner of the windshield reveal molding by hand. Slowly pull the windshield reveal molding away from the windshield.
9. If the windshield reveal molding will not release, use a utility knife in order to cut around the windshield in order to remove the windshield reveal molding (1).
   Fig 2: Removing Windshield Reveal Molding

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10. Remove the lower windshield supports (1) from the cowl panel, if equipped.
    Fig 3: Removing Lower Windshield Supports From Cowl Panel

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    Important:  Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the windshield. 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.

11. Use the J 24402-A  or J 39032  in order to remove the windshield.
    Fig 4: Removing Windshield

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12. Remove the bottom of the window from the urethane adhesive, using a long utility knife or similar tool. Keep the cutting edge of the utility knife against the glass.
    Fig 5: Removing Bottom Of Window From Urethane Adhesive

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13. With the aid of an assistant (2) and suction cups, remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle.
    Fig 6: Removing Windshield From Vehicle

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