Windshield Glass: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: To prevent glass splinters from entering the eyes or cutting the hands, wear safety glasses and heavy gloves when cutting the glass from the vehicle.

Remove the cowl grille. .
Remove the interior rear view mirror. For additional information, refer to REAR VIEW MIRRORS .
Position the LH and RH front door weatherstrips aside.
Remove the LH and RH windshield side garnish mouldings.

Fig 1: Removing Windshield Side Garnish Mouldings
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the eight screws, the LH and RH sun visors and the two sun visor clips.

Fig 2: Removing Sun Visor
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
If equipped, remove the dome lamp assembly. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR LIGHTING .
Partially lower the headliner near the windshield opening and block with suitable material.
Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any dirt or foreign material from the pinch weld.

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

Fig 3: Cutting Urethane Adhesive

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using the special tool, place the flat side of the knife against the windshield glass. Start at the top center of the windshield glass and work out and down the pillars to the lower corners.
Install the special tool into the top of the windshield glass and inflate. Cut the urethane adhesive from corner to corner along the bottom of the windshield glass.

Fig 4: Installing Special Tool Into Top Of Windshield Glass And Inflate
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the windshield glass.
Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any dirt or foreign material from the pinch weld.