Chevy Corvette Windshield Replacement in Mesa, AZ

Call, Text, or Get a Fast Mobile Quote

This Chevy Corvette windshield replacement in Mesa involved removing and reinstalling the removable roof panel, windshield moldings, and retainers. These job photos show the work involved in accessing the glass and putting the surrounding trim back together.

Removing the Roof Panel

The first thing you need to do when doing a windshield replacement on this Corvette with a removable targa roof is remove the targa top. This is done with loosening the front two Torx bolts, not removing them. They are behind the sun visors.

The next step would be to locate the three bolts on each side of the rear, but only removing the center bolt entirely on each side. Push on the front of the top, then lift to release from the rear.

Removing Windshield Moldings and Retainers

Three Sided Corvette Weather Stripping Clip Removal

Next you need to remove clips from the windshield inner frame molding. There is one clip on each top corner, and two clips on the bottom of each side.Once removed, pull the stripping from both the top retainer, and the side retainers.

Now you need to remove the top molding/retainer from above the windshield to expose the glue under the top. Seven or eight phillips head screws is all it is, and it should lift up once the screws are removed.

Once the top is removed, a few more screws to remove the retainer strip from the side molding and frame, then a few more underneath to remove the side molding from the frame that covers the side of the windshield.

Preparing for Windshield Removal

The only thing left to do before cutting out the windshield is lifting the hood and removing the wipers.

Reinstalling the Moldings and Roof Panel

Once the new corvette windshield is replaced, we do everything in reverse order, starting with reattaching the side moldings that overlap the sides of the windshield.

To the right is an image of the retainer partially attached to the side molding.

The video below shows the order used to reinstall the top retainer, side moldings, and retainers on this Corvette.

The inner frame molding is positioned at the upper corners first, then secured with the clips at the top corners and lower sides.

Reattaching Corvette Targa Top From Back To Front

Place targa top back on top by swinging into the rear first, then lay the front down on top. Place and tighten rear bolts, then tighten front bolts.

This completed Corvette windshield replacement included reinstalling the roof panel, moldings, and retainers. For care instructions following a replacement, see our windshield replacement aftercare guide.

Chevy Corvette Windshield Replacement in Mesa, AZ

Removing the Roof Panel

Removing Windshield Moldings and Retainers

Preparing for Windshield Removal

Reinstalling the Moldings and Roof Panel

Related Posts

How Laminated Windshield Glass Protects You

What Causes Windshield Cracks to Spread?

Windshield Adhesive: Why Proper Bonding Matters

Get a Fast Auto Glass Quote