Windshield Frame: Removal

Unlatch top.
Remove the bolts attaching the sport bar to the windshield frame.
Remove the windshield wiper arms. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER ARMS - REMOVAL)
Remove the Torx screw closest to the hinge pivot point and tilt the windshield forward.
Remove the Torx screws attaching the windshield hinge to the windshield frame. See Fig 1.
Separate the windshield frame from the vehicle.

Fig 1: WINDSHIELD FRAME

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - WINDSHIELD HOLD DOWN LOOP

2 - WINDSHIELD HINGE