Not Reusing Windshield
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [(US)] .)
- Remove the following parts:
- Windshield wiper arm and blade (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Cowl grille (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Windshield wiper motor (See WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Front fender molding (See FRONT FENDER MOLDING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Forward sensing camera (FSC) (with forward sensing camera (FSC)) (See FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Rain sensor (See RAIN SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror (with auto-dimming rearview mirror) (See AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Rearview mirror (without auto-dimming rearview mirror) (See REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(US)] .)
- Sunvisor (See SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Front map light (See FRONT MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(US)] .)
- Assist handle (front) (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Sensor cover (See SENSOR COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Set the headliner out of the way.
- Disconnect the windshield wiper de-icer connector. (with windshield wiper de-icer)
- Remove the windshield wiper de-icer wiring harness from the hooks. (with windshield wiper de-icer)
- Remove the wiring harness clip. (with windshield wiper de-icer)
- Apply protective tape along the edge of the body.NOTE:
- Overlap and adhere the protective tape to the corners to prevent damage.
WARNING:- Always wear gloves when using a utility knife. Using a utility knife with bare hands can cause injury.
- Using a utility knife, cut the windshield molding shown in the figure.
- Cut out the sealant all around the glass using a sealant remover.
- Remove the windshield.