Pacifica V6-3.8L (2008)
Windshield: Service and Repair
Removal
REMOVAL
Refer to the Safety Precautions for description of tools and adhesive systems that are recommended for use in this procedure. See: Service Precautions.
WINDSHIELD REMOVAL - EXTERIOR METHOD
The urethane adhesive holding the windshield to the opening pinch weld (fence) can be cut using a sharp cold knife from the exterior of the vehicle.
Using the cold knife method is effective if the windshield is already broken. If the glass must be salvaged, cutting the urethane adhesive from the interior
of the vehicle using a reciprocating or oscillating power knife is recommended.
1. Remove inside rear view mirror.
2. Remove windshield wiper arms.
3. Remove cowl cover.
4. Remove A-pillar exterior molding.
5. Remove A-pillar trim panels and side moldings. See: Body and Frame/Exterior Moulding / Trim/Upper Side Moulding / Trim/Service and
Repair/Molding-A-Pillar/Removal.
6. Place protective covers over instrument panel and hood.
7. Using a sharp cold knife, cut urethane adhesive holding the windshield to the A-pillars, roof header and cowl pinch weld fences. A power cutting
device can be used if available.
8. Remove windshield from vehicle.
WINDSHIELD REMOVAL - INTERIOR METHOD
1. Remove inside rear view mirror.
2. Remove instrument panel top cover. See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and Repair/Instrument
Panel Cover - Removal.
3. Remove A-pillar trim covers.
4. Remove A-pillar exterior molding.
5. Place protective covers over instrument panel and hood.
6. Using a reciprocating or oscillating power knife, cut urethane adhesive holding the windshield to the A-pillars, roof header and cowl pinch weld
fences. Refer to instructions provided with the equipment being used.
7. Remove windshield from vehicle.