replacing cooktop

I purchased a new glass for my cracked cooktop…and need help on how to replce the glass.

How do I remove the old one?

Here are your parts
http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/modelsearch.aspx?model=rs696pxgq13

And here is a manual which should help with your repair.
http://appliancedigest.com/index.php?/files/file/264-whirlpool-kac-19-kitchenaid-vision-ii-drop-in-range-service-manual/

Thank you , Denman

It appears that I need to remove the ENTIRE oven just to replace the glass on the cooktop.

Is that correct? That seems a bit extreme.

                               Christa

Sometimes what seems the hardest is the easiest.
Only way I know of to get at the screws.