Windshield Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Reno and 2005 Suzuki Forenza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the cowl vent grille. Refer to "COWL VENT GRILLE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :".
Remove the inside rearview mirror. Refer to "INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR INSTALLATION :".
Remove the weatherstrip around the windshield.

Fig 1: Removing Weatherstrip Around Windshield
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Using the glass sealant remover J-24402, cut the adhesive around the windshield.

Fig 2: Cutting Adhesive Around Windshield
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Remove the windshield from the vehicle.
Using a knife, remove the adhesive from the windshield.
Using a knife, remove the adhesive from the windshield frame.

Fig 3: Removing Adhesive From Windshield Frame
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