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. Remove the fixed antenna mast if equipped. Refer to FIXED ANTENNA MAST REPLACEMENT in Entertainment.
2. Open the hood.
3. Remove the window wiper arms. Refer to WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT in Wipers/Washer Systems.
4. Remove the cowl air inlet grille panel. Refer to AIR INLET GRILLE PANEL REPLACEMENT in Body Front End.
5. Reposition the front door sealing weather-strips (1) in order to access to the side reveal molding screws.

   It is not necessary to remove the front door sealing weatherstrip completely from the vehicle.

   CAUTION: When working with any type of glass or sheet metal with exposed or rough edges, wear approved safety glasses and gloves in order to reduce the chance of personal injury.
Fig 1: Aligning Front Door Sealing Weather-strips
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6. Remove the screws from the left and right sides of window side reveal moldings.
   Fig 2: Removing LH & RH Screws From Window Side Reveal Moldings

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7. Remove the window side reveal moldings from the vehicle.
   CAUTION: If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.
8. Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass
   • Upper dash pad
   • Defroster outlets and A/C outlets
   • Seats and carpeting
9. Remove the rear view mirror. Refer to REARVIEW MIRROR REPLACEMENT  .
   Fig 3: Removing Window Side Reveal Moldings

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   Important:  The upper window reveal molding fills the cavities between the body and window.

   Fig 4: Removing Upper Window Reveal Molding

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   If the reveal molding is stretched or damaged, it cannot be reused. It must be replaced.

10. Remove the upper window reveal molding if the upper window reveal molding will not release it must be replaced.

    Important:  The window lower supports (1) have molded in locks with an urethane adhesive strip (2) on the back side. Once the window lower stop have been removed they must be replaced.

    Fig 5: View Of Window Lower Supports Locks & Adhesive Strip

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11. Remove the window lower supports (1) by using a flat bladed tool, lightly prying upward in the middle until it releases.

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

    Fig 6: Removing Window Lower Supports

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12. 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.
13. 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.
    Fig 7: Removing Bottom Of Window From Urethane Adhesive

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14. With the aid of an assistant (2) remove the window (1) from the vehicle.
    Fig 8: Removing Window From Vehicle

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