Removal Procedure

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

1. Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to WIPER ARM .
2. Remove the antenna, if equipped. Refer to FIXED ANTENNA MAST REPLACEMENT .
3. Open the hood.
4. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to AIR INLET GRILLE PANEL REPLACEMENT .
5. Remove the inside rearview mirror. Refer to Rearview Mirror Support Installation  .
   WARNING: If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.
6. Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:
   1. Upper dash pad
   2. Defroster outlets and A/C outlets
   3. Seats and carpeting
7. Remove the defroster vent grille. Refer to DEFROSTER GRILLE REPLACEMENT .
8. Remove the drip rail seals from the pinchweld flange.
9. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - UPPER PILLAR .
   WARNING: 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 (1) is a one piece molding and fills the cavities between the body and windshield (2).

10. If the windshield reveal molding (1) is stretched or damaged do not reuse.
    Fig 1: Identifying Windshield Reveal Molding

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11. Remove the window reveal molding. If equipped.

    Grasp the lower corner of the window reveal molding by hand and slowly pull the reveal molding away from the window.

    If the window reveal molding will not release, use a utility knife in order to cut around the window in order to remove the window reveal molding.

    Fig 2: Removing Window Reveal Molding

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

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

13. This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the window.
    • Leave a base of urethane on the pinchweld flange.
    • The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
    • Use J 24402-A, J 39032  or equivalent in order to remove the window.
    Fig 4: Using J24402-A, J 39032 To Remove Window

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14. 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. Do this from inside the vehicle.
    Fig 5: Removing Bottom Of Window From Urethane Adhesive

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15. Remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle with the aid of an assistant (2).

Fig 6: Removing Windshield With Assistant

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