Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Removal Procedure
- Open the hood.
- Lower the door windows.
- Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement .
- Perform the appropriate step:
- For the coupe, remove the roof lift-off panel.
- For the convertible, lower the folding top.
- Remove the hood air inlet screen seal. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
- Remove the air inlet screen panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
- Remove the lower windshield supports from the cowl panel, if equipped.
- Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement (DD8) , Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement (Except DD8) .
- Cover the following parts to protect from broken glass:
- The upper dash pad
- The defroster outlets and the A/C outlets
- The seats and the carpeting
- Remove the windshield weatherstrip. Refer to Windshield Frame Weatherstrip Replacement .
- Remove the windshield side reveal moldings. Refer to Windshield Side Reveal Molding Replacement (Coupe and Convertible) , Windshield Side Reveal Molding Replacement (Hardtop) .
- Remove the windshield side garnish moldings and retainer clips from the windshield frame
- Remove the 4 rearmost screws that attach the top of the fender to the wheelhouse.
Before cutting out a stationary window, apply a double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and inner trim.
Refer to Defroster Outlet Warning .
When working with any type of glass or sheet metal with exposed or rough edges, wear approved safety glasses and gloves in order to reduce the chance of personal injury.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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