Stationary Glass: Windshield: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Adhesive Separation

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Before proceeding with the following repair procedure, review all warnings and cautions (Refer to BODY/STATIONARY GLASS - WARNING) .
Remove the rear view mirror (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/REAR VIEW MIRROR - REMOVAL) .
Remove the rain sensor module from the windshield (Refer to ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/RAIN SENSOR MODULE - REMOVAL) .
Remove the cowl grille (Refer to BODY/EXTERIOR/COWL GRILLE - REMOVAL.)
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage painted surfaces when removing moldings or cutting urethane around the windshield.
Remove molding from the top of the windshield.
Using an assistant and a wire-type windshield cut-out tool (1, 3 and 4), cut and separate the urethane adhesive (2) securing the windshield to the windshield fence.
Carefully remove the windshield from the vehicle.