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. Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT .
2. Remove the fixed antenna, if equipped. Refer to FIXED ANTENNA MAST REPLACEMENT .
3. Open the hood.
4. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to AIR INLET GRILLE PANEL REPLACEMENT .
5. Remove the windshield frame filler panel. Refer to FILLER PANEL REPLACEMENT - UPPER FRONT FENDER .
6. Remove the inside rearview mirror. Refer to Rearview Mirror Replacement .
   Fig 1: Identifying Windshield

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7. Remove the OnStar® navigation antenna. Refer to NAVIGATION ANTENNA REPLACEMENT .
8. Remove the OnStar® cellular antenna. Refer to COUPLING REPLACEMENT - ANTENNA INNER and COUPLING REPLACEMENT - ANTENNA OUTER .
   WARNING: 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:
   • The upper dash pad
   • The defroster outlets and A/C outlets
   • The seats
   • The carpeting
10. Remove the defroster vent grille. Refer to TRIM PAD REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) UPPER .
    WARNING: Refer to GLASS & SHEET METAL HANDLING CAUTION .

    Important:  The windshield reveal molding is a 1-piece molding and fills the cavities between the body and windshield.

    If the windshield reveal molding is stretched or damaged, it can not be reused.

11. Remove the windshield interior garnish moldings. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - UPPER PILLAR .
12. Using a sharp utility knife, carefully cut the edge of the reveal molding (1) in order to expose the urethane adhesive bead.
13. Apply a double layer of masking tape to the edge of the roof panel.
14. Apply a double layer of masking tape to the inner edges of the A-pillars.
    Fig 2: Cutting Edge Of Reveal Molding

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15. Remove the lower windshield supports (1) from the plenum panel, if equipped.
    Fig 3: Removing Lower Windshield Supports

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16. Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window. 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

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17. 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 Bottom Of Window From Urethane Adhesive

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18. Remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle with the aid of an assistant (2).
    Fig 6: Removing Windshield From Vehicle

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