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Removal Procedure

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  1. Open the hood.
  2. Lower the door windows.

    Important:  Before cutting out a stationary window, apply a double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and inner trim.

  3. Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  4. Remove the roof lift off panel (coupe) or lower the folding top (convertible).
    Fig 1: Roof Lift Off Panel
    G01450824Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the hood air inlet screen seal. Refer to SEAL REPLACEMENT - HOOD REAR in Body Front End.
    Fig 2: Hood Air Inlet Screen Seal
    G01450825Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the air inlet screen panel. Refer to AIR INLET GRILLE PANEL REPLACEMENT in Body Front End.
    Fig 3: Air Inlet Screen Panel
    G01450826Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the lower windshield supports (1) from the cowl panel, if equipped.
    Fig 4: Lower Windshield Supports
    G01450827Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to REARVIEW MIRROR REPLACEMENT (BASE)  or REARVIEW MIRROR REPLACEMENT (DD8) .
    CAUTION: Refer to DEFROSTER OUTLET CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  9. Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:
    1. Upper dash pad.
    2. Defroster outlets and A/C outlets.
    3. Seats and carpeting.
    Fig 5: Removing Rearview Mirror
    G01450828Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the windshield weather-strip. Refer to WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT (COUPE AND CONVERTIBLE)  or WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT (HARDTOP)  . 
    Fig 6: Windshield Weather-Strip
    G01450829Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the windshield side reveal moldings. Refer to SIDE REVEAL MOLDING REPLACEMENT (COUPE AND CONVERTIBLE)  or SIDE REVEAL MOLDING REPLACEMENT (HARDTOP) .
    Fig 7: Windshield Side Reveal Moldings
    G01450830Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the windshield side garnish moldings and retainer clips from the windshield frame
    Fig 8: Windshield Side Garnish Moldings & Retainer Clips
    G01450831Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the 4 rearmost screws that attach the top of the fender to the wheelhouse.

    Important:  Tape or otherwise protect the fender from the cutting tool.

  14. Reposition the top of the fender for tool access.
    Fig 9: Top Of Fender
    G01450832Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.

  15. 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 10: Using J 24402-A To Remove Window
    G01450833Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. 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 11: Removing Bottom Of Window From Urethane Adhesive
    G01450834Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle with the aid of an assistant (2).
    Fig 12: Windshield
    G01450835Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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