Windshield Glass: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS article.
Remove the sun visors and clips.
Remove the RH and LH A-pillar trim panels.
Remove the instrument panel defroster opening grille.
- If equipped, disconnect the electrical connectors.

Fig 1: Instrument Panel Defroster Opening Grille Assembly

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Cover the defroster openings with tape to prevent contaminants from entering the defroster housing.
Remove the interior rear view mirror. For additional information, refer to REAR VIEW MIRRORS article.
If equipped, remove the overhead console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL & CONSOLE article.
Lower the front portion of the headliner.
Cover the seats, instrument panel and hood to prevent possible damage.
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.

NOTE: Refer to manufacturer's instructions before using the tool.

Lubricate the urethane adhesive with water to aid the Interior Auto Glass Cut-Out Knife Kit when cutting the urethane adhesive.

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. This will leave the entire urethane adhesive bead on the pinch weld and allow a dry fit of the replacement windshield glass.

NOTE: Support the windshield glass as necessary to prevent the glass from dropping while cutting the urethane adhesive.

Insert the special tool at the upper center of the windshield glass and work toward the bottom corners.

Fig 2: Interior Auto Glass Cut-Out Knife Kit

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using the special tool, distance the windshield glass from the body.

Fig 3: Using Special Tool To Distance Windshield Glass From Body

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Using the special tool, cut the remaining adhesive and remove the windshield glass.

Fig 4: Interior Auto Glass Cut-Out Knife Kit

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Carefully remove the windshield glass from the vehicle and place on a stable work surface.