- Open the hood.
- Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement (Traverse)
, Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement (Acadia)
, Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement (Enclave)
.
- Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement
.
- Remove the remote control door lock receiver. Refer to Remote Control Door Lock Receiver Replacement
.
- Remove the inside rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement
.
- Remove the windshield garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement - Left Side
and Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement - Right Side
.
- Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:
WARNING:
If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.
- Upper dash pad
- Defroster outlets and A/C outlets
- Seats and carpeting
- Using the appropriate tool, carefully cut the windshield reveal molding in order to access the auto-adhesive bead.
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.
- This will allow the auto-adhesive to be separated from the window.
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NOTE:
Keep the cutting edge of the appropriate tool against the window. There are window locating pins, one in each upper corner of the window. Use care Not to remove or cut them off when removing the window. If the window locator pins are cut, it will be necessary to tape the window in place.
- Leave a base of auto-adhesive on the pinchweld flange.
- The only suitable lubrication is clean water, no oils, lubes or soaps.
- Use BO-24402-A
Glass Sealant Remover (Cold Knife).
- BO-39032
Stationary Glass Removal Tool or equivalent in order to remove the window.
- Use the appropriate tool to remove the bottom of the window from the auto-adhesive. Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window. Do this from inside the vehicle.
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- With an assistant, remove the window (2) from the vehicle. Check that the retainers (1) are still attached to the window before installing.
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