Vitara 2WD V6-2.5L (2004)
Windshield: Service and Repair
Windshield Removal And Installation
Removal
1. Clean both inside and outside of glass and around it.
2. Remove wiper arms and garnish.
3. Using tape, cover body surface around glass to prevent any damage.
4. Remove rear view mirror, sunvisor, and front pillar trims (right and left).
5. If necessary, remove instrument panel.
6. If necessary, remove head lining.
7. Remove (or cut) windshield molding all around until windshield edge comes out.
8. Drill hole with eyeleteer (1) through adhesive and let piano string through it.
9. Cut adhesive all around windshield (2) with piano string (1). When using tool (windshield knife) (3) to cut adhesive, be careful not to cause
damage to windshield (2). Use wire to cut adhesive along lower part of windshield.
NOTE: Use piano string (1) as close to glass as possible so as to prevent damage to body and instrument panel.
10. Using knife (1), smoothen adhesive (2) remaining on body (3) side so that it is 1 to 2 mm thick all around.
NOTE: Before using knife (1), clean it with alcohol or the like to remove oil from it.
