Can't remove windshield due to antenna

[plymouthcolt]

I am replacing the rubber windshield seal and finally was able to get the windshield free. I can't remove it entirely due to the in glass antenna lead going into the dash.

Anyone know of an easy way to disconnect this lead?

[the]

It disconnects under the dashboard, passenger's side.

You get access to it through the front trunk area. If you get a flashlight, go on the passenger's side wall in the trunk, and look as far up towards the back of the car as you can (you'll be looking under the dash), you'll see where it plugs into a small, black box (roughly half the size of a pack of cigs). It is mounted on the pass side firewall in the trunk.

[saintz]

"the" explains it just right

it isn't easy, be careful in there, lots of other things to disconnect by mistake

[plymouthcolt]

Thank you the

[the]

you're welcome. be careful disconnecting it. if you break the antenna wiring, it's not a normal wire and I'm not sure you can easily repair it.

[dentist90]

Related question: my (front) windshield has the defroster wires built in. Anyone know where the connection is for this before I begin to remove it?

[mthomas58]

Here are some pictures of the plug you are looking for. IIRC is located behind the glove box. Idiot installer left my on top of the dash so I cut it off since I did not plan on using it.