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How do you remove the windshield on a volkeswagon bug?

To remove the windshield on a Volkswagen Bug, you will need the following tools:

* Screwdriver

* Phillips head screwdriver

* 10mm socket wrench

* 13mm socket wrench

* Pliers

* Glass removal kit

Instructions:

1. Open the hood and use the Phillips head screwdriver to remove the windshield wipers.

2. Use the 10mm socket wrench to remove the 4 bolts attaching the windshield wiper motor to the firewall.

3. Use the 13mm socket wrench to remove the bolts that secure the windshield trim

4. Use a small flat blade screwdriver to carefully pry out the clips securing the top cowl cover. Remove the cowl assembly. .

5. Pry carefully under the rubber weather stripping that is securing the glass from inside the car until it pops out the weatherstrip to the bottom of the glass then use the pliers .

to pull . Remove the top weather stripping

6. Using the glass removal kit suction cups attach them onto the windshied making sure the suction is secure on the glass..

7. Using two people slowly pull from inside, and have another outside pry out a little with a long screw diver on both outer corner edges until windshield releases.