<< A >> Windshield Removal

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To protect the body (paint surface), apply cloth tape to all body areas around the installed windshield.
Make mating marks on the windshield and body.
Using piano wire.
1. Using a sharp-point drill, make a hole in the windshield adhesive.
2. Pass the piano wire from the inside of the vehicle through the hole.
  CAUTION: Do not let the piano wire touch the edge of the windshield.
  
  Fig 1: Passing Piano Wire From Inside Of Vehicle Through Hole
  Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
3. Pull the piano wire alternately from the inside and outside along the windshield to cut the adhesive.
CAUTION: Inserting the glass adhesive knife too deeply into windshield adhesive may damage windshield.
Using glass adhesive knife
Keep glass adhesive knife at right angles with the windshield edge, and put the blade at windshield edge and surface. Then cut away adhesive along the windshield edge.

Fig 2: Identifying Glass Adhesive Knife
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

Fig 3: Identifying Glass Adhesive Knife
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Use special tool MB990480 to remove the windshield.

Fig 4: Removing Windshield
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to remove more adhesive than is necessary.
- Be careful also not to damage the paint on the body surface with the knife. If the paint is damaged, repair the damaged area with touch-up paint.
Use a knife to cut away the remaining adhesive so that the thickness is within 2 mm (0.08 inch) around the entire circumference of the body flange.
Finish the flange surfaces so that they are smooth.

Fig 5: Cutting Adhesive
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

CAUTION: Allow the cleaned area to dry for at least three minutes. Do not touch any surface that has been cleaned.
When reusing the windshield, remove the adhesive still adhering to the windshield, and clean with 3M™ AAD Part number 8906 or equivalent.
Clean the body side in the same way.