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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 .
  3. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to AIR INLET GRILLE PANEL REPLACEMENT .
  4. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - WINDSHIELD PILLAR .
  5. Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to Rearview Mirror Replacement .
  6. Disconnect the rain sensor, if equipped.
    Fig 1: Removing Windshield Reveal Molding & Windshield
    G01831633Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.
  7. Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:
    1. 7.1. Upper dash pad
    2. 7.2. Defroster outlets and A/C outlets
    3. 7.3. Seats and carpeting
    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.
    IMPORTANT: The windshield reveal molding (1) is a one piece molding and fills the cavities between the body and windshield (2). If the windshield reveal molding (1) is stretched or damaged it can not be reused.
  8. Remove the windshield reveal molding (1).
  9. Grasp the lower corner of the windshield reveal molding by hand and slowly pull the reveal molding away from the windshield.
  10. 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.
    Fig 2: Pulling Reveal Molding Away From Windshield
    G01831634Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the lower windshield supports (1) from the cowl panel, if equipped.
    Fig 3: Removing Lower Windshield Supports
    G01831635Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.
  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.
      Fig 4: Using J 24402 To Remove Window
      G01831636Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle with the aid of an assistant (2).
    Fig 5: Removing Windshield
    G01831637Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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