Windshield Glass: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup. 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 .
If equipped, remove the overhead console or dome lamp assembly. For additional information, REFER to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
Remove the interior rear view mirror. For additional information, REFER to REAR VIEW MIRRORS .
If equipped, remove the rain sensor. For additional information, REFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS .
Remove the A-pillar trim panels, sunvisors and sunvisor clips. For additional information, REFER to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Partially lower the front portion of the headliner near the windshield upper opening and block with a suitable material.

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 pinchweld during glass removal.

NOTE: Insert the blade into the Deluxe Air Windshield Knife so that the flat side is against the glass. This will leave the entire urethane adhesive bead on the pinchweld and allow a dry fit of the replacement windshield glass.

NOTE: Lubricate the urethane adhesive with water to aid the Deluxe Air Windshield Knife when cutting the urethane adhesive.

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

Fig 1: Cutting Urethane Adhesive From Windshield Glass

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using the Deluxe Air Windshield Knife, cut the urethane adhesive from the windshield glass starting at the top center and working toward the bottom corners.
Using The Pumper, distance the windshield glass from the body.

Fig 2: Inserting Pumper For Making Distance Between Windshield Glass From Body
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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

Using the Deluxe Air Windshield Knife, cut the remaining urethane adhesive and remove the windshield glass and place on a stable work surface.