- Open the hood.
- Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to
Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement.
- Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to
Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement.
Caution: If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into
the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.
- Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:
| • | Defroster outlets and A/C outlets |
- Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to
Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement.
- Remove the outside moisture sensor. Refer to
Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Replacement.
- Remove the interior windshield garnish moldings. Refer to
Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement.
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: Before cutting out a stationary window, apply a double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
- Using a utility knife, carefully cut the windshield lace molding (1) in order to access the urethane adhesive bead.
Important: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.
- 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 clean water. |
- 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.
- Remove the windshield (1) with the an assistant (2) from the vehicle.
