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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. Refer to WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT (LHD) or WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT (RHD) in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  3. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to BODY FRONT END in Body Front End.
  4. Remove the door sealing weather strip from the upper pinchweld flange.
  5. Remove the windshield side reveal molding. Refer to WINDSHIELD SIDE REVEAL MOLDING REPLACEMENT   .
  6. Remove the rain sensor. Refer to WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOISTURE SENSOR REPLACEMENT  in Wipers/Washer Systems.
    Fig 1: Identifying Reveal Molding Position Over Windshield
    G02179548Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to REARVIEW MIRROR REPLACEMENT   .
  8. Remove the instrument panel upper trim pad. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL, GAGES, AND CONSOLE  in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
    CAUTION: If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.
  9. Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:
    1. 9.1. Upper dash pad.
    2. 9.2. Defroster outlets and A/C outlets.
    3. 9.3. 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).
  10. If the windshield reveal molding (1) is stretched or damaged it can not be reused.
  11. Remove the windshield reveal molding.
    1. 11.1. Grasp the lower corner of the windshield reveal molding (1) by hand and slowly pull the reveal molding away from the windshield.
    2. 11.2. If the windshield reveal molding will not release, use a utility knife in order to cut around the windshield in order to remove the windshield reveal molding.
      Fig 2: Pulling Reveal Molding From Windshield Using Utility Knife
      G02179549Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the lower windshield supports (1) from the cowl panel, if equipped.
    Fig 3: Removing Lower Windshield Supports
    G02179550Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.
  13. 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.
      Fig 4: Removing Window Using J 24402-A
      G02179551Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the bottom of the window from the urethane adhesive using a long utility knife or similar tool. Keep the cutting edge of the utility knife against the glass. Do this from inside the vehicle.
    Fig 5: Removing Adhesive From Window
    G02179552Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle with the aid of an assistant.
    Fig 6: Removing Windshield From Vehicle
    G02179553Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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