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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. Gently pull loose and remove the windshield garnish molding from the vehicle.
    2. CAUTION: If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.
  2. Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:
    1. Upper dash pad
    2. Defroster outlets and A/C outlets
    3. Seats and carpeting
  3. Remove the inside rearview mirror. Refer to Rearview Mirror Replacement .
  4. Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Wiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer System.
  5. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement in Body Front End.
    6. CAUTION: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  6. Turn the windshield support (3) along the bottom of the windshield (2) counterclockwise.

    Gently pry and remove the windshield supports (3) from the cowl.

    7. Fig 1: View Of Windshield & Supports
    GM488787Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT:
    • The windshield reveal molding (1) fills the cavities between the body and windshield.
    • If the windshield reveal molding is stretched or damaged, it cannot be reused.
  7. Remove the windshield reveal molding (1). Refer to Windshield Reveal Molding Replacement .
    8. Fig 2: Windshield & Reveal Molding
    GM259374Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Grasp the lower corner of the windshield reveal molding by hand and slowly pull the reveal molding away from the windshield.
  9. If the window reveal molding will not release, use a utility knife in order to cut around the windshield in order to remove the window reveal molding.
    10. Fig 3: Using Utility Knife To Remove Reveal Molding
    GM379905Courtesy 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 pinchweld flange.
    • The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
    • UseJ 24402-A  and J 39032  or equivalent in order to remove the window. See Special Tools and Equipment .
      • Fig 4: Separating Urethane Adhesive From Window
      GM379881Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Gently unseat the windshield retainer-male end (3) on the windshield (4) from the windshield retainer-female end (2) on the body.
    12. Fig 5: Removing/Installing Windshield
    GM441419Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. With the aid of an assistant (2) and suction cups, remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle.
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