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WINDSHIELD REMOVAL KIT
96339
Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions
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operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the
back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number).
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and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken,
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. All rights reserved.
No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in
any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.
Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing
improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.
Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
Addresses practices not related to personal injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and heavy-
duty work gloves during use. Wear gloves when
handling glass windshields and braided wire.
2. Use care if windshield is cracked or
broken; it may shatter when lifted.
3. Use assistance when removing and
carrying glass windshields.
4. Keep away from children.
5. Use as intended only.
6. Do not use tools in damp or wet conditions.
7. Inspect before every use; do not use
if parts are loose or damaged.
8. Use appropriate covers for hood/fender area and
seats/dashboard.
9. Keep work area clean.
10. Keep work area well lighted.
11. When not in use, store in a secure and dry location.
12. Not to be used by a novice.
13. Keep tools sharp and clean for better
performance. Handles must be kept clean,
dry, and free from oil and grease.
14. Do not use on rain or light sensitive
windshields or encapsulated glass.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Record Serial Number Here:
Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available
individually as replacement parts. Specify UPC 193175513021 when ordering parts.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
IN THIS DOCUMENT AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR
MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS
QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE
ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY
STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND
LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY
ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS
THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.
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Operating Instructions
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this document
including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
Two people are needed
to use this product and to safely handle
and remove old windshield.
1. Park vehicle in a location with plenty of light, set
the emergency brake and turn off the engine.
2. Remove trim from perimeter of windshield.
3. Remove the seal strip, then separate the
rubber edge with a knife (sold separately).
4. Cut two to three feet of Wire (1) and bend
it over the groove on Hook Tool (3).
5. Working outside of vehicle, push Hook Tool
between windshield and frame until
wire is exposed inside vehicle.
6. From inside vehicle, pull wire through to
1/2 its length. Remove Hook Tool.
7. Attach a Pull Grip to each end of wire:
a. Push up the attachment post to
expose slot and grip hole.
b. Feed end of wire into attachment post
through slot and into grip hole.
c. Push attachment post into
Pull Grip to secure the wire.
8. Repeat previous step for the second Pull Grip.
Pull Grip
Grip Hole
Wire
Attachment
Post
Note: Make sure both ends of wire
are secured to the Pull Grips.
9. With assistance, (one person inside car, the
other outside), move the Pull Grips along
perimeter of windshield using a sawing motion.
10. When windshield is separated from frame, carefully
lift off windshield and set it in a safe location.
11. Scrape off any glue from windshield frame and
prepare for installation of new windshield.
Parts List and Diagram
Part Description Qty
1 72 ft Steel Windshield Wire 1
2 Pull Grip 2
3 Hook Tool 1
2
1
3
Limited 90 Day Warranty
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards,
and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the
period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly,
to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper
installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries
to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of
our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges
prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise.
If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may
elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will
return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted
from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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