Removal Procedure
- Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement - Remove
- Cover the following parts to protect from broken glass:
- Upper dash pad
- Defroster outlets and A/C outlets
- Seats and carpeting
- WARNING:
Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .
NOTE:If the original window is being reused the window lace is not serviceable.
Using the appropriate tool, carefully cut around the lace (1), start in the center working from side to side of the windshield to access the urethane adhesive bead.
- NOTE:
Use care when removing the window not to cut off the locator pins on the left and right sides. If the locating pins are cut off it will be necessary to use masking tape to tape the window in place until the auto-adhesive cures.
NOTE:Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.
Remove the window from the urethane adhesive.
- Leave a base of urethane approximately 2 mm (0.078 in) on the pinch-weld flange.
- The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
- BO-24402-A Glass Sealant Remover (Cold Knife).
- BO-39032 Stationary Glass Removal Tool, or equivalent in order to remove the window.
- NOTE:
Keep the cutting edge of the appropriate tool against the window. Do this from inside the vehicle.
If necessary, use the appropriate tool to remove the bottom corners of the windshield pillar stationary window from the urethane adhesive.
Remove the windshield pillar stationary window (1).
Refer to Defroster Outlet Warning .