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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 in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  3. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement in Body Front End.
  4. Remove the instrument panel outer trim panels. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Outer Trim Cover Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  5. Remove the defroster grille panels. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  6. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar in Interior Trim.
  7. Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to Rearview Mirror Replacement .
    8. 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. Fig 1: View Of Windshield & Reveal Molding
    GM1363820Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    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 (2) is a one piece molding and fills the cavities between the body and windshield (1). If the windshield reveal molding (2) is stretched or damaged it can not be reused.
  9. Remove the windshield reveal molding (2). Refer to Windshield Reveal Molding Replacement .
    10. Fig 2: Using Utility Knife To Remove Reveal Molding
    GM379905Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Grasp the lower corner of the window reveal molding by hand and slowly pull the reveal molding away from the window.
  11. If the window reveal molding will not release, use a utility knife in order to cut around the windshield in order to remove the window reveal molding.
    12. Fig 3: Identifying Lower Windshield Supports
    GM326804Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the lower windshield supports (1) from the cowl panel, if equipped.
    13. Fig 4: Separating Urethane Adhesive From Window
    GM71179Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.
  13. 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  or J 39032  equivalent in order to remove the window. See Special Tools and Equipment .
    14. Fig 5: Removing/Installing Windshield
    GM441419Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle with the aid of an assistant (2).
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