Windshield Glass: Removal

WARNING: To prevent glass splinters from entering the eyes or cutting hands, wear safety glasses and heavy gloves when cutting the glass from the vehicle. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

Remove the cowl grille.
Remove the interior rear view mirror. For additional information, refer to REAR VIEW MIRRORS .
Remove the instrument panel defroster opening grille.
1. Unclip the instrument panel defroster opening grille from the instrument panel.
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
3. Remove the instrument panel defroster opening grille.
Fig 1: Removing Instrument Panel Defroster Opening Grille
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Remove the windshield side garnish mouldings.

Fig 2: Removing Windshield Side Garnish Mouldings
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Remove the sun visors and sun visor clips.
Partially remove the front door weatherstrips.
Lower the front portion of the headliner.

NOTE: Lubricate the existing urethane adhesive with water to aid the special tool while cutting.

Fig 3: Cutting Urethane Adhesive From Windshield Starting Top Center

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using the special tool, cut the urethane adhesive from the windshield starting at the top center and work toward the bottom corners.

CAUTION: When inflating the special tool, be careful not to over-stress the windshield glass, as this will cause breakage.

Fig 4: Distancing Windshield Glass From Body

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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.

Fig 5: Cutting Urethane Adhesive Using Special Tool
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Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any dirt or foreign material from the pinch weld area.