Item 2: Windshield Glass Removal Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

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

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

Fig 1: Cutting Urethane Adhesive And 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 towards the bottom corners.
Using the special tool, distance the windshield from the body.

Fig 2: Distancing Windshield From Body Using Special Tool
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the special tool, cut the remaining urethane adhesive and remove the window glass.

Fig 3: Cutting Remaining Urethane Adhesive Using Special Tool
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any dirt and foreign material from the pinch weld.
Be sure not to scratch the pinch weld when removing the windshield glass.