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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 interior windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar .
  5. Remove the upper garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Upper Garnish Molding Replacement .
  6. Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to Rearview Mirror Replacement .
    7. CAUTION: Refer to Defroster Outlet Caution .
  7. Cover the following parts to protect from broken glass:
    • Upper dash pad
    • Defroster outlets and A/C outlets
    • Seats and carpeting
    8. CAUTION: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution .
    Fig 1: Using Utility Knife To Remove Reveal Molding
    GM379905Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Using a utility knife, carefully cut the exposed reveal molding from the sides and the top edge of the windshield to access the urethane adhesive bead.
    9. Fig 2: Windshield
    GM1580963Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 3: Separating Urethane Adhesive From Window
    GM71179Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.
  9. Remove the window from the urethane adhesive.
    • Leave a base of urethane approximately 2 mm (0.078 in) on the pinch-weld flange.
    • The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
    • Use J 24402-A  , J 39032  , or equivalent to remove the window. See Special Tools .
    10. Fig 4: Separating Bottom Of Window
    GM379883Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Keep the cutting edge of the knife/tool against the window. Do this from inside the vehicle.
  10. If necessary, use a long utility knife or similar tool to remove the bottom corners of the windshield from the urethane adhesive.
    11. Fig 5: Removing/Installing Windshield
    GM441419Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. With the aid of an assistant (2), remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle.
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