Removal Procedure
If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.
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.
While operating, electrical control modules can produce heat and become hotter than their surroundings. To prevent burns allow sufficient time for the module to cool before removal.
- 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 (2) - Remove - Windshield Multifunction Sensor Mount Bracket Cover Replacement (with Front View Camera) , or Windshield Multifunction Sensor Mount Bracket Cover Replacement (without Front View Camera)
{ If equipped } Front View Camera (1) - Remove - Front View Camera Replacement
{ If equipped } Inside Air Moisture and Windshield Temperature Sensor (2) - Remove - Inside Air Moisture and Windshield Temperature Sensor Replacement
Inside Rearview Mirror - (2) Remove - Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement
Multifunction Relay Module Bracket (1) - Remove - Multifunction Relay Module Bracket Replacement (Without Front View Camera) , or Multifunction Relay Module Bracket Replacement (With Front View Camera)
- 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.
- NOTE:
Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.
This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the windshield.
- Leave a base of urethane on the pinchweld 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.
With the aid of an assistant, remove the windshield (1) and locating pin (2) from the vehicle.
Before cutting out a stationary window, apply a double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.