Removal Procedure
- Open the hood.
- Battery Negative Cable - Disconnect - Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
- Air Inlet Grille Panel (2) - Remove - Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement
- Windshield Garnish Molding (1) - Remove - Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement
- Windshield Multifunction Sensor Mount Bracket Cover (1) - Remove - Windshield Multifunction Sensor Mount Bracket Cover Replacement (without UHX)
, or Windshield Multifunction Sensor Mount Bracket Cover Replacement (with UHX)
- {If equipped} Front View Camera (1) - Remove - Front View Camera Replacement
- Inside Air Moisture and Windshield Temperature Sensor (1) - Remove - Inside Air Moisture and Windshield Temperature Sensor Replacement
- Inside Rearview Mirror - (2) Remove - Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement
- Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:
- Upper Dash Pad
- The defroster outlets and A/C outlets
- The seats and carpeting
- Remove the lower windshield supports from the cowl panel, if equipped.
- Using the appropriate tool, carefully cut around the lace (1), start in the center working from side to side of the window to access the urethane adhesive bead, if equipped.
- This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the windshield.NOTE:
Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.
- Leave a base of urethane on the pinchweld flange.
- The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
- BO-24402-A Glass Sealant Remover (Cold Knife).
- Use commercially available glass cutting tool.
- With the aid of an assistant, remove the windshield (1) and locating pin (2) from the vehicle.