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  • 2009 Ford F150
    Windshield and back glass removal and replacement instructions
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    November 30, 2009
    Sponsored by Extractor. The perimeter of the back glass provides plenty of room to cut out the part without damage. However, there is so much room that the floor of the pinchweld is visible, and care must be taken to avoid damaging the paint under the back glass.

  • 2009 Audi A4
    Windshield removal and replacement instructions
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    November 16, 2009
    Sponsored by Extractor. The top edge of the windshield is exposed and close to the wall of the pinchweld. The PAAS material might protect the wall if the cutout is done carefully. However, if salvage is the goal, it might require special cutout procedures or wire-out tools.

  • 2009 Kia Borrego
    Windshield, quarter glass and back glass removal and replacement instructions
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    October 30, 2009
    Sponsored by Extractor. The A-pillar moldings on this vehicle are clipped down and might have to be replaced. The top edge of the windshield is exposed and tight to the vehicle body; cutout without damage will be difficult. This vehicle has the option of a quarter glass with a built-in antenna that will require the removal of the interior molding to connect and disconnect.

  • 2009 Infiniti EX35
    Windshield, front and rear door glass, quarter glass and back glass removal and replacement instructions
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    October 15, 2009
    Sponsored by Extractor. At the time these installation instructions were written, the door glasses were a dealer purchase. The dealer glass comes bonded with two tabs at the base for attaching the glass to the regulator. Also note that the front edge of the luggage rack overlaps the edge of the windshield top molding. You will be able to clear the edge of the luggage rack during cutout, but it...

  • 2009 Hyundai Sonata
    Windshield removal and replacement instructions
    September 28, 2009
    Sponsored by Extractor© 2009 National Glass Association. All rights reserved. Visit GlassMagazine.com for glass removal and replacement instructions for more than 400 vehicles. To sign up to receive the For Technicians Only e-bulletin, email FTO@glass.org. Vehicle type: Four-door sedanNAGS® numbers*: Windshield part numbers FW2560; FW2561 heated wiper park; FW2562 heated wiper park...

  • 2009 GMC Acadia
    Windshield, quarter glass, and back glass removal and replacement instructions
    September 14, 2009
    Sponsored by Extractor. The top corners of the top and side windshield moldings stick up, even on the OE installation. Make sure to point this out to the customer before beginning the installation. 

  • 2009 Pontiac G6
    Windshield removal and replacement instructions
    August 28, 2009
    Sponsored by Extractor. The top and side moldings on this windshield are underside moldings that will come with the replacement glass. If your goal is to salvage the glass, miter the aftermarket underside moldings in the two top corners.

  • 2009-2010 Kia Soul
    Windshield and back glass removal and replacement instructions
    August 14, 2009
    Sponsored by Extractor. The back glass on this vehicle fits extremely tight to the vehicle body and is exposed on all sides, making an outside cutout impossible. You may need to break the glass to remove it cleanly from the vehicle and avoid damage to the body. To salvage the glass, have the rear deck painted to correct any damage incurred during cutout.

  • 2009 Ford Focus
    Windshield, quarter glass and back glass removal and replacement instructions
    July 27, 2009
    Sponsored by Extractor. The cowl panel has several underside retainers with an aggressive grip that can cause the panel to break during removal.

  • 2009 Audi 8 L
    Windshield removal and replacement instructions
    July 14, 2009
    Sponsored by Extractor.
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