2000 Isuzu Trooper LS, RWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Body Structure: Windshield: Removal

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  2. Remove windshield wiper.
  3. Remove front cowl cover.
  4. Remove windshield side moulding.
    • Pull the moulding out from the windshield side moulding clip.
  5. Remove windshield support.
  6. Remove windshield side seal.
  7. Remove windshield (2).
    • Use a knife to cut through part of the adhesive caulking material.
    • Secure one end of a piece of steel piano wire (1) (0.02 inches in diameter) to a piece of wood that can serve as a handle.
      Fig 1: Removing Windshield
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    • Use a pair of needle nose pliers to insert the other end of the piano wire through the adhesive caulking material at the edge of the windshield glass.
    • Secure the other end of the piano wire to another piece of wood.
    • With the aid of an assistant, carefully move the piano wire with a sawing motion to cut through the adhesive caulking material around the entire circumference of the windshield glass.
    • Clean the remaining adhesive caulking material from the area of the body which holds the windshield.
  8. Remove windshield upper moulding.
    • Taking notice of the adhesive tape, and peel the moulding off the windshield upper portion.
  9. Remove moulding clip.
  10. Remove spacer.
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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.