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Windshield (HW4) - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Open the front doors and fully lower all windows.
  2. Remove the rear underhood apron. See
  3. Remove the wiper arms. See
  4. Remove the cowl screen panel. See
  5. Disconnect the electrical harness from the windshield heater connector.
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    1. If a windshield jumper harness is present, cut the cable tie that attaches the windshield heater connector harness and the main front harness to the vehicle body, and then disconnect the heater connector.
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  6. Remove the LH sun visor check base. See CHECK BASE - SUN VISOR - LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE or the appropriate service information.
  7. Remove the rear view mirror. See MIRROR - REAR VIEW - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  8. Release the clips that attach the upper quad camera cover, disconnect the interior camera connector, and then remove the upper quad camera cover and interior camera assembly from the vehicle.
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    CAUTION:

    Do not pull the upper quad camera cover with excessive force, as the electrical harness is still attached to the interior camera.

  9. Disconnect rear view mirror upper cover assembly
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    NOTE:

    1x connector, Release locking tab then disconnect, Connector count may vary depending on config

  10. Disconnect GNSS antenna
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    NOTE:

    1x connector, Release locking tab

  11. Remove glare shield from windshield bracket
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    NOTE:

    2x securing tabs

  12. Remove forward facing camera assembly from windshield bracket
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    NOTE:

    4x patch screws, T10, 1 N.m, Discard after removal

  13. Disconnect forward facing camera assembly
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    NOTE:

    2x connectors, Release locking tabs

  14. Disconnect the humidity and temperature sensor electrical connector.
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  15. Disconnect the GPS antenna connector.
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  16. Remove the screw that attaches the windshield harness to the windshield bracket, and then move the harness aside.
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    1 N.m (.7 lbs-ft) 

      Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T10 bit
    • Wiha TorqueVario-S 0.8 N.m - 2.0 N.m screwdriver (installation only)
  17. Remove the screw that attaches the GPS antenna to the bracket, and then remove the antenna from the bracket.
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      Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T10 bit
    • Wiha TorqueVario-S 0.8 N.m - 2.0 N.m screwdriver (installation only)
  18. Remove the RH middle A-Pillar trim. See TRIM - A-PILLAR - MIDDLE - LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  19. Remove the RH upper A-pillar trim. See TRIM - A-PILLAR - UPPER - LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  20. Remove the RH sun visor. See SUN VISOR - LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  21. Remove the RH sun visor check base. See CHECK BASE - SUN VISOR - LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE or the appropriate service information.
  22. Release the clips (x3) that attach the front of the front headliner to the body, and then separate the front part of the headliner from the body.
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    NOTE:

    Pull downward from the center of the headliner to release the clips.

  23. Release the windshield harness from the windshield fastener track bracket.
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  24. Remove the fastener track.
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  25. Use an equalizer blade handle to separate the datums from the windshield.
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    NOTE:

    The datums are located on each upper corner of the windshield.

    NOTE:

    The datum may not be clearly visible. Use the blade to feel for it.

  26. Prepare the WRD Spider 3 glass removal kit.

      Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • WRD Spider 3 - 1571168-00-A
  27. Secure the wire to the starter tool and push the tool through the urethane at the RH lower side of the windshield assembly.
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    CAUTION:

    Use the guard to prevent damage to the dash pad while using the starter tool.

  28. Release the line from the starter tool and wrap the line around the exterior of the windshield.
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    NOTE:

    Pull the line away from the starter tool. Make sure enough length is pulled through.

    NOTE:

    Verify the line sits underneath the glass

  29. Attach the anchor point to the exterior of the windshield near the starting point of the handle tool, and then secure the line to the anchor.
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  30. Secure the interior side of the line to the Spider cutting tool.
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    NOTE:

    Follow the instructions on the Spider tool. Feed the line through the opening of the cutting tool and tie a knot to secure the line in place. If the spindle is not turned the proper direction, the cutting tool will be damaged.

  31. Secure the Spider cutting tool to the interior side of the windshield.
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    NOTE:

    Note the orientation of the cutting line. Make sure the line wraps over the large pulley and holds a 90 degree angle.

  32. Secure the angle driver to the electric drill.
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  33. Turn the spindle on the cutting tool with the drill to start remove the windshield.
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    NOTE:

    Move the cutting tool as needed, keeping the line close to a 90 degree angle.

    CAUTION:

    When passing the VIN plate, use the guard to guide the line over the plate to prevent damage.

    CAUTION:

    Take special care in the areas identified that have overlapping panels to prevent damage.

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  34. Attach suction cups to the LH and RH sides of the windshield assembly.
  35. With an assistant, remove the windshield assembly from the vehicle.
  36. Remove the suction cups from the windshield assembly.
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  37. Use a razor blade to remove the old urethane from the windshield flange on the vehicle.
    WARNING:

    Wear cut-resistant gloves and safety glasses when performing this step to avoid personal injury.

  38. Remove the tape from the exterior of both A-pillars.
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