Start windshield glass replacement by removing the cowl panel grille followed by A-pillar trim panels while overhead console and rain sensor must be detached if they exist. You need to disconnect the interior rear view mirror together with sun visors before you lower the front area of the headliner. Pull away the windshield side mouldings beginning at the upper corner while after that remove the upper windshield weather strip. Before cutting the urethane adhesive mark the outside of windshield glass with wax pencil where the stops are located then clean the pinch weld area with oil-free compressed air or a clean shop towel. The Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool should only be used once you lubricate the urethane adhesive with water and put on protective gloves along with eye protection. After placing the ribbon of the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool blade with its flat edge on the windshield glass' pinch weld area you must support the windshield while keeping the urethane adhesive bead toward the pinch weld. Begin your urethane adhesive cuts from the upper center section while using The Pumper to elevate the windshield from the body frame and make cuts from the corners to the opposite corners. rocessing the windshield glass demands two technicians to handle it properly when placing it on a firm support surface. Check the windshield glass fit against the existing urethane adhesive bead by placing it in the opening while making adjustments to the stop blocks until installation is centered correctly. Mark the necessary alignment points with tape and non-staining grease pencil. Lay the windshield glass with its interior facing upwards on a solid work surface following dry-fitting completion. The pinch weld area should receive repairs to remove any corrosion while keeping scratch-free and then the urethane adhesive base must be trued up to 1-2 millimeters. Several steps should follow the thorough cleaning of the pinch weld area including removing residual urethane adhesive only when using the same glass. Use glass cleaner to clean both the inside of the new windshield glass while giving special attention to removing all traces from the blackened border. Glass primer must be applied as per manufacturer specifications during new windshield installation with a minimum drying time of 6 minutes. Use the upper windshield weather strip while cutting the urethane adhesive applicator tip to spec and applying a smooth urethane adhesive bead along the trimmed urethane adhesive bead on the pinch weld with no spacing allowed. Drive the vehicle only after completing the urethane adhesive curing process as indicated by the manufacturer. After making alignment marks for the windshield glass position the vehicle should have windows open. Testing air and water leaks during urethane adhesive cure demands at least one hour waiting time. Also verify all components achieve proper seating before installing windshield side mouldings, headliner, interior rear view mirror, rain sensor, overhead console, A-pillar trim panels, sun visors and cowl panel grille. To test for falling objects in the defroster vents the technician should operate the defroster blower at high speed.