- Open all doors and lower all windows.
- Apply masking tape to protect the paint on the vehicle.
- Measure and record the gaps from the fixed roof glass to windshield, body sides, and backlight glass.
NOTE:
The gap measurements are used for the installation of the fixed roof glass.
- Prepare the WRD Spider 3 glass removal kit (1571168-00-A).
- Secure the line to the starter tool and push the tool through the urethane at the LH rear corner of the fixed roof glass assembly.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the headliner assembly and exterior paint.
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- Release the line from the starter tool and wrap the line around the exterior of the fixed roof glass assembly.
NOTE:
Make sure enough length is pulled through the glass, and the line sits underneath the glass.
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- Insert an end of the nylon cord through the eye of that starter tool and pull it into inside of the body.
NOTE:
The starting tool shall be close to the glass corner as far as possible, so as to obtain a relatively large space for the nylon cord to pass through.
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- Attach the anchor point to the interior of the fixed roof glass assembly, and then secure the line to the anchor.
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- Secure the interior side of the line to the Spider cutting tool.
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.
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- Secure the Spider cutting tool to the interior side of the fixed roof glass assembly.
NOTE:
Note the orientation of the cutting line. Make sure the line wraps over the large pulley and holds a 90 degree angle.
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- Secure the angle driver to the electric drill (1126456-00-A).
- Turn the spindle on the cutting tool with the drill to start removing the fixed roof glass assembly, and then remove the Spider cutting tool and the anchor point.
CAUTION:
When passing the VIN plate, use the guard to guide the line over the plate to prevent damage.
NOTE:
Move the cutting tool as needed, keeping the line close to a 90 degree angle.
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- Attach suction cups (x2) to each corner of the fixed roof glass.
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- With an assistant, remove the fixed roof glass from the vehicle.
- Remove the suction cups from the fixed roof glass.
- Use a scraper to remove old urethane from the body, and then wipe the body to clean the surfaces with isopropyl alcohol wipes.