LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Chevrolet >> 2009 >> Impala SS >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Body & Frame >> Windows >> Fixed & MOVEABLE Window System >> Repair Instructions >> Windshield Replacement >> Removal Procedure
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Removal Procedure

    NOTE: 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 Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement .
  3. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
  4. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  5. Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement .
    6. WARNING: 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. WARNING: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .
    Fig 1: Using Utility Knife To Remove Reveal Molding
    GM379905Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the windshield lace molding (1).

    Use a utility knife in order to cut around the windshield in order to remove the windshield lace.

    8. Fig 2: Identifying Lower Windshield Supports
    GM326804Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the lower windshield supports (1) from the cowl panel, if equipped.
    9. Fig 3: Separating Urethane Adhesive From Window
    GM71179Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.
  9. 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.
    • Use J 24402-A  , J 39032  or equivalent in order to remove the window. See Special Tools .
    10. Fig 4: Separating Bottom Of Window
    GM379883Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. 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.
    11. Fig 5: Removing/Installing Windshield
    GM441419Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle with the aid of an assistant (2).
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals