Windshield Glass: Removal

All Vehicles 

1. Remove the RH and LH windshield side garnish mouldings.
   • If equipped with a convertible top, remove the pin-type retainers.
     Fig 1: Removing RH And LH Windshield Side Garnish Mouldings

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2. Remove the interior rear view mirror.

Convertible 

3. Remove the visor trim moulding.
   Fig 2: Removing Visor Trim Moulding (Convertible)

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4. Remove the screws and the sun visors.
   • Disconnect the electrical connector(s).
     Fig 3: Removing Sun Visor Screws (Convertible)

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5. Remove the weatherstrips.
   Fig 4: Removing Weatherstrips (Convertible)

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6. Remove the screws and the weatherstrip retainers.
   Fig 5: Removing Weatherstrip Retainers (Convertible)

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7. Remove the screw and the exterior A-pillar moulding.
   Fig 6: Removing Exterior A-Pillar Moulding Screw (Convertible)

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Coupe 

8. Remove the sun visors and clips
   • Remove the screws.
   • Remove the clips.
     Fig 7: Removing Sun Visors And Clips (Coupe)

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9. Remove the roof side trim moulding. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
10. Lower the front portion of the headliner.

All Vehicles 

11. Remove the two windshield wiper pivot arms.
    1. Raise up on the pivot arms.
    2. Release the retainer tabs, and release the windshield wiper pivot arms.
       Fig 8: Removing Windshield Wiper Pivot Arms (All Vehicles)

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12. Remove the cowl grille weatherstrip.
    Fig 9: Removing Cowl Grille Weatherstrip (All Vehicles)

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13. Remove the cowl grille.
    Fig 10: Removing Cowl Grille (All Vehicles)

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14. Using a soft brush or vacuum, clean any dirt or foreign material from the pinch weld.
CAUTION: Cover the instrument panel to prevent possible damage.
CAUTION: Care must be taken to prevent scratching the pinch weld.
NOTE: Lubricate the existing urethane adhesive with water to aid the special tool while cutting.
Fig 11: Cutting Urethane Adhesive From Windshield Glass (All Vehicles)
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15. Using the special tool, starting at the top center of the windshield cut the urethane adhesive from the windshield glass and work down the sides.
16. Using the special tool, distance the windshield glass from the body.
    Fig 12: Removing Windshield Glass From Body (All Vehicles)

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17. Using the special tool cut the urethane adhesive and remove the windshield.
    Fig 13: Cutting Urethane Adhesive And Removing Windshield (All Vehicles)

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18. Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any dirt or foreign material from the pinch weld.