<< A >> Windshield Glass Removal

To protect the body (paint surface), apply protective tapes to all body areas around the installed windshield glass.
Make mating marks on the windshield glass 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 glass.
  
  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 glass to cut the adhesive.
CAUTION: Inserting the glass adhesive knife too deeply into windshield adhesive may damage windshield glass.
Using glass adhesive knife
Keep glass adhesive knife at right angles with the windshield glass edge, and put the blade at windshield glass edge and surface. Then cut away adhesive along the windshield glass edge.

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

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

Fig 4: Removing Windshield Using Special Tool MB990480
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.

Fig 5: Cutting Remaining Adhesive
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Finish the flange surfaces so that they are smooth.
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 glass, remove the adhesive still adhering to the windshield glass, and clean with 3M™ AAD Part number 8906 or equivalent.
Clean the body side in the same way.