Explorer 4WD V6-4.0L (2009)
3. If equipped, remove the roof opening panel trim.
4. Remove the interior mirror.
5. Lower the front portion of the headliner.
6. Remove the cowl panel grille.
7. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
If equipped, disconnect the heated windshield electrical connectors.
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Disconnect the connector.
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Remove the connector from the retainer.
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Remove the connector from the stud.
8. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Lower the setting blocks.
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Use a flat screwdriver to release the setting block and lower.
9. Before cutting the urethane adhesive, remove dirt and other foreign material from the windshield pinch weld area.
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Use a clean shop towel or oil-free compressed air.
10. WARNING: Always wear eye protection when servicing a vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling components or parts that have pointed or sharp edges. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in serious personal injury.
NOTICE: To avoid rust formation, use extreme care not to scratch the paint or primer or otherwise damage the pinch weld during glass
removal.
NOTE: Insert the blade into the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool so that the flat side is against the glass. This will leave the entire urethane
adhesive bead on the pinch weld and allow a dry fit of the replacement windshield glass.
NOTE: Lubricate the urethane adhesive with water to aid the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool when cutting the urethane adhesive.
NOTE: Support the windshield glass to prevent the glass from dropping while cutting the urethane adhesive.
Using the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool, cut the urethane adhesive from the windshield glass starting at the upper center of the windshield
glass and working toward the bottom corners.
