Windshield Glass: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln Mark LT and 2007 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: When installing urethane-installed glass parts, the vehicle must not be driven until the urethane has cured. Adequate cure time is specified on the drive away chart for each urethane product as the temperatures and humidity vary. Inadequate or incorrect curing can adversely affect the retention of the windshield.

Remove the RH and LH side A-pillar trim panels, sun visors, retainers and, if equipped, overhead console. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
Remove the interior rear view mirror. For additional information, refer to REAR VIEW MIRRORS article.
Partially lower the front portion of the headliner near the windshield upper opening and block with suitable material.
Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS article.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

Fig 1: Pressing And Holding Inside Edge Of Roof Ditch Moulding

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Press and hold the inside edge of the roof ditch moulding away from the centerline of the vehicle.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

Fig 2: Twisting Outside Edge Of Rood Ditch Moulding

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Carefully twist the outside edge of the roof ditch moulding upward to release it from the outside edge of the Y-clip.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

Fig 3: Pushing Outside Edge Of Moulding

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Push the outside edge of the moulding in toward the center of the vehicle and slide the moulding off the inside edge of the Y-clip.
Release the moulding from the remaining 3 Y-clips and remove the moulding.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

Fig 4: Removing Y-Clip

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Remove the Y-clips.
- Starting with the bottom Y-clip, work upward toward the roof. Use light pressure to separate the A-pillar track near the Y-clip, then remove the Y-clip.

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

NOTE: Be sure not to scratch the pinch weld while removing the windshield glass.

Fig 5: Cutting Urethane Adhesive Using Special Tool

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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 from the body.

Fig 6: Distancing Windshield Glass From Body
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Removing the windshield glass requires more than one technician.

NOTE: Be sure not to scratch the pinch weld while removing the windshield glass.

Fig 7: Cutting Remaining Urethane Adhesive

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using the special tool, cut the remaining urethane adhesive and remove the window glass.
Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any dirt or foreign material from the pinch weld.