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Removal Procedure

    CAUTION: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution in Cautions and Notices.
    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. Remove the fixed antenna mast if equipped. Refer to Fixed Antenna Replacement in Entertainment.
  2. Open the hood.
  3. Remove the window wiper arms. Refer to Wiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  4. Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement in Body Front End.
  5. Reposition the front door sealing weatherstrips (1) in order to access the side reveal molding screws. You do not have to remove the front door sealing weatherstrip completely from the vehicle.
    6. Fig 1: View Of Front Door Sealing Weatherstrip
    GM441415Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Cracked Window Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  6. Remove the screws from the left and the right sides of window side reveal moldings.
    7. Fig 2: Removing Screws From Window Side Reveal Moldings
    GM398502Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the reveal moldings from the vehicle.
    8. Fig 3: Removing Window Side Reveal Molding
    GM398501Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.
  8. Cover the following parts to protect from broken glass:
    1. The upper dash pad
    2. The defroster outlets and A/C outlets
    3. The seats and the carpeting
  9. Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to Rearview Mirror Replacement .
    10. IMPORTANT: The upper window reveal molding fills the cavities between the body and window. If the reveal molding is stretched or damaged, replace the molding.
  10. Remove the upper window reveal molding (1).
    11. Fig 4: Using Utility Knife To Remove Reveal Molding
    GM379905Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The window lower supports have molded locks with an urethane adhesive strip on the back side. Once the window lower stops have been removed, the stops must be replaced.
  11. Remove the window lower supports (1) by using a flat-bladed tool, lightly prying upward in the middle until the support releases.
    12. Fig 5: View Of Window Lower Supports
    GM698561Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window in order to properly separate the urethane adhesive from the window.
  12. Use J 24402-A  , J 39032  , or equivalent in order to remove the window. See Special Tools and Equipment .
    • Leave a base of urethane on the pinchweld flange.
    • The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
    13. Fig 6: Separating Urethane Adhesive From Window
    GM379881Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the bottom of the window from the urethane adhesive using a long utility knife or similar tool.
    14. Fig 7: Separating Bottom Of Window
    GM379883Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. With the aid of an assistant (2) remove the window (1) from the vehicle.
    15. Fig 8: Removing/Installing Windshield
    GM441419Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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