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Windshield Glass: Removal

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NOTE: If the windshield glass is being removed to repair a dust/water leak, remove and reinstall the existing windshield glass.

  1. 1.

    Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to Front End Body Panels .

  1. 2.

    Remove the A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to Interior Trim and Ornamentation .

  1. 3.

    If equipped, remove the overhead console. For additional information, refer to Instrument Panel and Console .

  1. 4.

    If equipped, remove the rain sensor. For additional information, refer to Wipers and Washers .

  1. 5.

    Remove the interior rear view mirror. For additional information, refer to Rear View Mirrors .

  1. 6.

    Remove the sun visors.

  1. 7.

    Lower the front portion of the headliner.

  1. 8.

    Remove the windshield side mouldings.
    • Pull out starting at the top corner.
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  1. 9.

    Remove the upper windshield weatherstrip.
    • Pull out starting at the corner.
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    Mark the outside of the windshield glass with a wax pencil to avoid damaging the glass stops when cutting the urethane adhesive.

  1. 11.

    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.

  1. 12.

    NOTE: Refer to manufacturer's instructions before using the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool.

    Lubricate the urethane adhesive with water to aid the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool when cutting the urethane adhesive.

  1. 13.

    WARNING: Wear eye and ear 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 pinch weld during glass removal.
    NOTE: Insert the blade into the Deluxe Windshield Removal 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 Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool at the upper center of the windshield glass and work toward the bottom corners.

GFD137741Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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    Using The Pumper, distance the windshield from the body.
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    Insert the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool into the bottom of the urethane adhesive and cut from corner to corner.

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

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

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