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Glass
Windshield Replacement
NOTE:
• Put on gloves to protect y o u r hands.
• Wear eye protection w h e n r e m o v i n g the glass w i t h
piano w i r e .
• Use seat covers to avoid d a m a g i n g any surfaces.
1. Remove these items:
• Rearview mirror (see page 20-37)
• Sunvisors and holders, both sides, Roof console,
Grab handles, both sides (see page 20-79)
• Front door opening t r i m , both sides as necessary
- Coupe (see page 20-74)
- Sedan (see page 20-75)
• Front pillar t r i m , both sides
- Coupe (see page 20-74)
- Sedan (see page 20-75)
• Windshield wiper arms and cowl cover (see page
22-188)
2. Remove the molding (A) f r o m the edge of the
w i n d s h i e l d (B). If necessary, cut the m o l d i n g w i t h a
utility knife.
3. Pull d o w n the front portion of the headliner (see
page 20-79). Take care not t o bend the headliner
excessively, or you may crease or break it.
4. Apply protective tape (A) along the edge of the
dashboard (B) and body as shown. Using an awl,
make a hole t h r o u g h the rubber dam (C), adhesive
(D), and dashboard seal (E) f r o m inside the vehicle.
Push a piece of piano w i r e (F) through the hole, and
w r a p each end around a piece of w o o d .
A
A
D
C
5. With a helper on the outside, pull the piano wire (A)
back and forth in a sawing motion. Hold the piano
wire as close t o the w i n d s h i e l d as possible to
prevent damage to the body and dashboard.
Carefully cut t h r o u g h the rubber dam and adhesive
around the entire w i n d s h i e l d .
6. Carefully remove the windshield.
20-40
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