Tools Required

Important: Before cutting out a stationary window, apply a double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.

1. Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
2. Remove the antenna, if equipped. Refer to Fixed Antenna Mast Replacement in Entertainment.
3. Open the hood.
4. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement in Body Front End.
5. Remove the inside rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement .
6. Remove the door sealing weatherstrip from the upper pinchweld flange.

Caution: If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.

7. Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:

•	Upper dash pad

•	Defroster outlets and A/C outlets

•	Seats and carpeting

Caution: Refer to Eye Protection Caution in the Preface section.





Important: The windshield reveal molding fills the cavities between the body and windshield and can not be reused if stretched or damaged.

8. Remove the windshield reveal molding with the following procedure:

8.1.	Grasp the lower corner of the windshield reveal molding by hand and slowly pull the reveal molding away from the windshield.

8.2.	If the windshield reveal molding will not release, use a utility knife in order to cut around the windshield in order to remove the windshield reveal molding.




9. Remove the lower windshield supports (1) from the cowl panel, if equipped.




Important: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.

10. This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the window.

•	Leave a base of urethane on the pinchweld flange.

•	The only suitable lubrication is clear water.

•	UseJ 24402-A , J 39032 , or equivalent, in order to remove the window.




11. Remove the bottom of the window from the urethane adhesive using a long utility knife or similar tool. Keep the cutting edge of the utility knife against the glass. Do this from inside the vehicle to protect the outer surface of the paint.



12. Remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle with the aid of an assistant (2).

1. Install a stationary window into the opening. Refer to Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows .
2. Install the door sealing weatherstrip to the upper pinchweld flange.
3. Install the inside rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement .
4. Install the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement in Body Front End.
5. Close the hood.
6. Install the antenna, if necessary. Refer to Fixed Antenna Mast Replacement in Entertainment.
7. Install the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
8. Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.