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Removal Procedure

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  1. Open the hood.
  2. Lower the door windows.
    3. IMPORTANT: Before cutting out a stationary window, apply a double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and inner trim.
  3. Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Wiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  4. Remove the roof lift off panel (coupe) or lower the folding top (convertible).
    5. Fig 1: Hood Air Inlet Screen Seal
    GM71296Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the hood air inlet screen seal. Refer to Seal Replacement - Hood Rear in Body Front End.
    6. Fig 2: Air Inlet Screen Panel
    GM71294Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the air inlet screen panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement in Body Front End.
  7. Remove the lower windshield supports (1) from the cowl panel, if equipped.
    8. Fig 3: Roof Lift Off Panel To Folding Top
    GM71182Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to Rearview Mirror Replacement (Base)  or Rearview Mirror Replacement (DD8) .
    9. CAUTION: Refer to Defroster Outlet Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  9. Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:
    1. Upper dash pad.
    2. Defroster outlets and A/C outlets.
    3. Seats and carpeting.
    10. Fig 4: Windshield Weather-Strip
    GM405734Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the windshield weather-strip. Refer to Weatherstrip Replacement (Coupe and Convertible)  or Weatherstrip Replacement (Hardtop) .
    11. Fig 5: Applique To Windshield Frame
    GM71176Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the windshield side reveal moldings. Refer to Side Reveal Molding Replacement (Coupe and Convertible)  or Side Reveal Molding Replacement (Hardtop) .
    12. Fig 6: Windshield Side Garnish Moldings & Retainer Clips To Windshield Frame
    GM386109Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the windshield side garnish moldings and retainer clips from the windshield frame
    13. Fig 7: Rearmost Screws At Top Of Fender To Wheelhouse
    GM377018Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the 4 rearmost screws that attach the top of the fender to the wheelhouse.
    14. IMPORTANT: Tape or otherwise protect the fender from the cutting tool.
  14. Reposition the top of the fender for tool access.
    15. Fig 8: Separating Urethane Adhesive From Window
    GM71179Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.
  15. This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the window.
    16. Fig 9: Separating Bottom Of Window
    GM379883Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. 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.
    17. Fig 10: Removing/Installing Windshield
    GM441419Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle with the aid of an assistant (2).
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