PITTSBURGH 96339 Automotive Windshield Removal Ki Owner’s Manual
- June 13, 2024
- PITTSBURGH
Table of Contents
PITTSBURGH 96339 Automotive Windshield Removal Ki
Product Information
The product is a Windshield Removal Kit with the model number 96339.
For more information, visit the Harbor Freight
website or contact their technical support at
[email protected].
Important Safety Instructions:
- This product is not a toy. Keep it away from children.
- Use the product as intended only.
- Inspect the product before every use. Do not use it if any parts are loose or damaged.
- This product should not be used by a novice.
- Do not use this product on rain or light-sensitive windshields or encapsulated glass.
- Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and heavy-duty work gloves while using the product.
- Maintain the product labels and nameplates. If they are unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
Product Usage Instructions
Before using the product, read the entire Important Safety Information section
at the beginning of the user manual, including all text under subheadings.
Two people are required to safely handle and remove an old windshield using
this product.
Follow these steps:
- Park the vehicle in a well-lit area. Set the emergency brake and turn off the engine.
- Use a knife to remove the seal strip and separate the rubber edge.
- Place the wire into the groove of the Hook Tool (3) near the end of the wire.
- Bend the wire over the end of the Hook Tool.
- From outside the vehicle, force the wire between the windshield and the frame it is glued to.
- Pull the Hook Tool out, leaving the wire behind.
- From inside the vehicle, pull the wire through to half its length.
- Attach the T-Handle Grips to each end of the wire:
- Push the T-Handle Grip Attachment Post to the opposite end of the T-Handle to open it.
- Push the end of the wire into the Attachment Post and feed it into the Grip Hole.
Save This Manual
Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating,
inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial
number in theback of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year
of purchase if product has no number). Keep this manual and the receipt in a
safe and dry place for future reference
Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com
Email our technical support at:
[email protected]
WINDSHIELD REMOVAL KIT
Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions
Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions,
assembly, 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 the product has no number).
Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.
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When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact and undamaged. If any
parts are missing or broken, please call
1-888-866-5797 as soon as possible.
Copyright© 2023 by Harbor Freight Tools®. 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.
WARNING
Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. SAVE THIS MANUAL
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
Use Precautions
- This product is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with or near this item.
- Use as intended only.
- Inspect before every use; do not use if parts are loose or damaged.
- Not to be used by a novice
- Do not use on rain or light sensitive windshields or encapsulated glass.
- Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and heavy-duty work gloves during use.
- Maintain product labels and nameplates. These carry important safety information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Operating Instructions
Two people are needed to use this product and to safely handle and remove old windshield.
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Park the vehicle in a location with plenty of light, set the emergency brake and turn off the engine.
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Remove the seal strip first and separate the rubber edge with a knife.
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Cut approximately two to three feet of Braided Wire (1).
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Run the wire rope through the edge of the windshield with a T-Handle Grip (2).
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Place the wire into the groove of the Hook Tool (3) near the end of the wire.
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Bend the wire over the end of the Hook Tool.
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Working from the outside of the vehicle, force the wire between the windshield and the frame it is glued to.
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Pull the Hook Tool out leaving the wire behind.
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From the inside of the vehicle, pull the wire through to 1/2 its length.
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Attach the T-Handle Grips to each end of the wire”
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Push the T-Handle Grip Attachment Post to the opposite end of the T-Handle to open it.
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Push the end of the Wire into the Attachment Post and feed it into the Grip Hole.
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Push the Attachment Post back into the T-Handle so the Wire cannot be pulled out.
Note : Make sure the wire rope is connected to the handle -
With the help of another person, (one person is in the car while the other person is outside the car), pull the wire along the perimeter of the windshield, separating it from the vehicle frame and glue
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When the old windshield is separated, carefully lift the windshield off the vehicle and set it in a safe location.
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Scrape off all old glue from the vehicle windshield frame and prepare for the installation of the new windshield
Parts List and Diagram
| Part | Description | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72 ft Braided Steel Windshield Wire | 1 |
| 2 | Steel with sturdy T-handle Grips and Sliding Wire attachment | 2 |
| 3 | Straight Hook Tool | 1 |
Note : If the product has no serial number, record the 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
Warranty
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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