Windshield Glass: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection when servicing a vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Wear protective gloves when handling components or parts that have pointed or sharp edges. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
- Remove the LH and RH A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
- Remove the 2 windshield side garnish moldings.
- Open the front overhead console door, remove the 2 screws and the overhead console.
- If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove the interior rear view mirror. For additional information, refer to REAR VIEW MIRRORS article.
- Remove the LH and RH sun visors and visor clips.
- If equipped, disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Partially lower the front portion of the headliner and block with a suitable material.
- Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS article.
- Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any dirt or foreign material from the pinch weld.
- Using the special tool, cut the urethane adhesive from the windshield glass starting at the top center and working toward the bottom corners.
- Using the special tool, distance the windshield glass from the body.
- Using the special tool, cut the remaining urethane adhesive and remove the windshield glass.
- Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any foreign material or dirt from the pinch weld.
NOTE:
Lubricate the urethane adhesive with water to aid the special tool when cutting.