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You definately have to take the windshield out, when you get it out you will see the screws that hold the front of the dash down in front of the windshield.
Now, as far as taking the windshield out, it is actually very easy to do. I have previously removed all of the glass from a couple of 911s, by myself, including the front and rear windshields. The trick is to get a new windshield seal. Carefully pry out the chrome strip. Using a sharp razor, cut off rubber (hard to describe, but basically just slide the razor between the glass and the rubber seal, and cut through to the gap where the chrome trim was in, once you start doing it you'll see what I mean). Actually, once you start the cut, you can sometimes just peel that strip of seal off. Obviously, be very careful when using the razor.
Once the seal is cut back, you will see that you can simply lift the window out, because now its just sitting there with nothing holding it in. It may help to have an assistant, but I've done it myself easily.
If the seal on your car is new and you don't want to cut it, you can still take the windshield out but it is quite a bit harder (you need to pry the seal over the frame from INSIDE the car) and you definately run the risk of breaking the glass, because you may not have pried the seal completely and it is partly glued in. It really is easier just getting a new seal (something like $45) because its safer, easier, and you end up with a nice new windshield seal!
Now, getting the windshield back in properly is a bit more challenging, and for that task I'd say call a mobile glass installer. Its hard to get the chrome strip to sit right, there are some tricks (using rope) to get the windshield back in, and you need to use some glue. Kind of a hassle.
Taking it OUT yourself, however, is worthwhile because then you can fix the dash at your own leisure without having to have the glass guy come out twice (once to get it out and once to put it back in).
Brian
[This message has been edited by Brian Kumamoto (edited 06-08-99).]
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