There is a tool that is designed for the job.  Picture the business end of the tool your photo's show with a screw driver handle.  Check your FLAPS or find a Mac, Snap-On, etc, tool vendor and you should be able to come up with one.  I have one but do not know where it was purchased from as I found mine in a parking lot.  I did not know what it was for until I watched a glass installer at the dealership one day.

Mark in AK

----- Original Message -----
From: Paul Guzyk <paullist@GUZYK.COM>
Date: Wednesday, March 28, 2007 6:27 pm
Subject: any MD's in the house?  help with windshield removal tool...
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM

> A friend loaned me this tool which is great for removing
> windshield/window glass.   He found it at Pick N Pull in the trunk of
> a car.
>
> The strong but smooth rounded corners helped me remove a good
> windshield without breaking the glass or ruining the rubber gasket.
>
> see http://californiavan.com/tool
>
> I want to buy one, but have no idea what it is called...
>
> It has Sklar inscribed on it, which is a medical instrument company.
>
> What is it called?
> Where can I buy a couple of them?
>
> Or does anyone have suggestions for better windshield removal tools?
>