Windshield Glass: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln MKX and 2010 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
- Remove the sun visors and clips.
- Remove the interior mirror. For additional information, refer to REAR VIEW MIRRORS .
- Partially lower the front portion of the headliner near the windshield header and block with suitable material. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
- Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
- Using the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool, begin cutting the urethane adhesive at the top center and work toward the bottom corners.
- Using The Pumper, distance the windshield glass from the body.
- Using the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool, cut the remaining urethane adhesive and remove the windshield glass.
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.
NOTE:
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 Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool so that the flat side is against the glass. This will leave the entire urethane adhesive bead on the pinch weld and allow a dry fit of the replacement windshield glass.
NOTE:
Lubricate the existing urethane adhesive with water to aid the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool while cutting.
NOTE:
Removing the windshield glass requires more than one technician.