LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Buick >> 2003 >> Regal LS >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Body & Frame >> Windows >> Stationary Window System >> Repair Instructions >> Windshield Replacement >> Removal Procedure
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Removal Procedure

IMPORTANT: Before cutting out a stationary window, apply a double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the windshield wiper arms and blades. Refer to WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  3. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to AIR INLET GRILLE PANEL REPLACEMENT in Body Front End.
  4. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - WINDSHIELD PILLAR in Interior Trim.
    5. Fig 1: Removing Windshield Garnish Moldings
    G01587757Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to REARVIEW MIRROR REPLACEMENT  .
    CAUTION: If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.
  6. Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:
    • Upper dash pad
    • Defroster outlets and A/C outlets
    • Seats and carpeting
    CAUTION: When working with any type of glass or sheet metal with exposed or rough edges, wear approved safety glasses and gloves in order to reduce the chance of personal injury.
    IMPORTANT: The windshield reveal molding (1) is a one piece molding and fills the cavities between the body and windshield (2). If the windshield reveal molding (1) is stretched or damaged it can not be reused.
  7. Remove the windshield reveal molding (1). Refer to WINDSHIELD REVEAL MOLDING REPLACEMENT  .
    8. Fig 2: Removing Windshield Reveal Molding
    G01587758Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Grasp the lower corner of the window reveal molding by hand and slowly pull the reveal molding away from the window.
  9. If the window reveal molding will not release, use a utility knife in order to cut around the windshield in order to remove the window reveal molding.
  10. Remove the lower windshield supports (1) from the cowl panel, if equipped.
    Fig 3: Removing Lower Windshield Supports
    G01587759Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.
  11. This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the window.
    • Leave a base of urethane on the pinchweld flange.
    • The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
    • Use J 24402-A, J 39032 or equivalent in order to remove the window.
    12. Fig 4: Removing Window
    G01587760Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle with the aid of an assistant (2).
    13. Fig 5: Removing Windshield
    G01587761Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals