Stationary Glass: Windshield: Removal

The windshield is positioned in the reveal molding and is bonded to the windshield frame with urethane adhesive. The windshield interior trim molding is positioned onto the inner windshield frame pinchweld.

1. Cover body surface areas with protective covering to avoid paint damage and extra clean-up time.
2. Remove the windshield wiper arms. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER ARMS - REMOVAL)
3. Remove the rear view mirror. (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/REAR VIEW MIRROR - REMOVAL) 
4. Using a razor knife, slide the blade between the windshield glass and the inboard edge of the reveal molding.
5. Cut around the interior perimeter of the reveal molding and sever the cap of the reveal molding.
6. Using a cold knife, cut the urethane around the perimeter of the windshield.
7. Remove the windshield glass from the frame. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: WINDSHIELD

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