Removal Procedure
- Open the hood.
Windshield Wiper Arm (2) - Remove - Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement
Air Inlet Grille Panel (2) - Remove - Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Trax)Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Encore)
Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor (1) - Remove - Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Replacement
{ If equipped }Front View Camera (1) - Remove - Front View Camera Replacement
Inside Rearview Mirror (2) - Remove - Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement
Windshield Garnish Molding (1) - Remove - Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (Encore)Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (Trax)
- Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:
- Upper dash pad
- Defroster outlets and A/C outlets
- Seats and carpeting
- Using the appropriate tool, carefully cut the windshield reveal molding in order to access the auto-adhesive bead.
- NOTE:
Keep the cutting edge of the appropriate tool against the window. There are window locating pins, one in each upper corner of the window. Use care Not to remove or cut them off when removing the window. If the window locator pins are cut, it will be necessary to tape the window in place.
This will allow the auto-adhesive to be separated from the window.
- Leave a base of auto-adhesive on the pinchweld flange.
- The only suitable lubrication is clean water, no oils, lubes or soaps.
- Use BO-24402-A Glass Sealant Remover (Cold Knife).
- BO-39032 Stationary Glass Removal Tool, or equivalent in order to remove the window.
Use the appropraite tool to remove the bottom of the window from the auto-adhesive. Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window. Do this from inside the vehicle.
With an assistant, remove the window (2) from the vehicle. Check that the retainers (1) are still attached to the window before installing.
If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.
Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .
Before cutting out a stationary window, apply a double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.