Pulling out the windshield was not too hard. Actually much easier then I thought it would be.
1. The first step was to use a slit the rubber moulding all around the outside of the chrome window trim (outside the truck). The blade didnt even have to be especially durable, as in my case I used an x-acto knife without even chipping the blade once.
2. I cut about 2-3 feet at a time and peeled off the moulding. After I did this I can see the edge of the chrome trim and how the trim seated on the window edge.
3. After doing this several times on one side I was eventually able to pull out the chrome trim without bending or ruining it. This is probably not necessary as I later learned that it could have just popped out with the entire window.
4. Now with all the rubber moulding trimmed away you can see the windshield edge. I then had a friend go inside the truck and gently push the windshield outward. He used even pressure with one hand on driver side and the other on the passenger side. I figured this would evenly distribute any stress.
5. After that I held the windshield out until he can come around and help me lift it out!
6. DONE!! Now store the glass upright in a safe location. I chose to store it on 3 2x4's so that it is raised off my garage floor with a thick blanket between them. Then I roped it to my workbench so that it wont fall over.
Here are some pics of how it looks with the windshield removed. I will be sanding and prepping these areas for paint ASAP! I can also get to the dash MUCH easier now!
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