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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 and blades. Refer to Wiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washers 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 (Impala) or Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar (Monte Carlo) in Interior Trim.
  5. Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to Rearview Mirror Replacement  in Squeaks and Rattles.
    6. 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:
    1. Upper dash pad.
    2. Defroster outlets and A/C outlets.
    3. Seats and carpeting.
    7. CAUTION: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution in Cautions and Notices.
    IMPORTANT: The windshield reveal molding (1) is a one piece molding and fills the cavities between the body and windshield (2).
  7. If the windshield reveal molding (1) is stretched or damaged it can not be reused.
    8. Fig 1: Windshield & Reveal Molding
    GM259374Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the windshield reveal molding (1). Refer to Windshield Reveal Molding Replacement .

    Grasp the lower corner of the windshield reveal molding by hand and slowly pull the reveal molding away from the windshield.

    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.

    9. Fig 2: Using Utility Knife To Remove Reveal Molding
    GM379905Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the lower windshield supports (1) from the cowl panel, if equipped.
    10. Fig 3: Identifying Lower Windshield Supports
    GM326804Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.
  10. This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the window.
    • Leave a base of urethane on the pinch-weld flange.
    • The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
    • UseJ 24402-A  (see Special Tools ), J 39032  (see Special Tools ) or equivalent in order to remove the window.
    11. Fig 4: Separating Urethane Adhesive From Window
    GM71179Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle with the aid of an assistant (2).
    12. Fig 5: Removing/Installing Windshield
    GM441419Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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