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Windshield Glass: Removal

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  1. Remove the windshield wiper pivot arms. For additional information, refer to WIPERS AND WASHERS article.
  2. Remove the cowl grille panels.
  3. Drill out the rivets and remove the windshield glass stops.
  4. Remove the inside rear view mirror. For additional information, refer to REAR VIEW MIRRORS article.
  5. Remove the RH and LH A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
  6. If equipped, remove the overhead console.
  7. If equipped, remove the dome lamp assembly.
  8. Remove the sun visors.
  9. Lower the front portion of the headliner.
  10. Before cutting the urethane adhesive, remove dirt and other foreign material from the windshield pinch weld area.
    • Use a clean shop towel or oil-free compressed air.
    11. NOTE: Refer to manufacturer's instructions before using the tool.
  11. Lubricate the urethane adhesive with water to aid the Interior Auto Glass Cut-Out Knife Kit when cutting the urethane adhesive.
    12. 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.
    CAUTION: To avoid rust formation, use extreme care not to scratch the paint or primer, or otherwise damage the pinch weld during glass removal.
    NOTE: Insert the blade into the special tool so that the flat side is against the glass.
    NOTE: Support the windshield glass as necessary to prevent the glass from dropping while cutting the urethane adhesive.
  12. Insert the special tool at the upper center of the windshield glass and work toward the bottom corners.
    13. Fig 1: Cutting Urethane Adhesive From Glass
    G03989127Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Using the special tool, distance the windshield glass from the body.
    14. Fig 2: Distancing Windshield Glass From The Body
    GF0008616Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Removing the windshield glass requires more than one technician.
  14. Using the special tool, cut the remaining urethane adhesive and carefully remove the windshield glass from the vehicle and place on a stable work surface with the interior side of the glass facing up.
  15. Remove the windshield header seal.
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