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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 right and left sides of the reveal moldings. Refer to Windshield Side Reveal Molding Replacement .
  5. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Coupe) or Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Sedan) in Interior Trim.
  6. Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to Rearview Mirror Replacement .
    7. CAUTION: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  7. Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:
    1. Upper dash pad
    2. Defroster outlets and A/C outlets
    3. Seats and carpeting
    8. Fig 1: View Of Window Reveal Molding
    GM301108Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution in Cautions and Notices.
    IMPORTANT: The windshield upper reveal molding fills the cavities between the body and windshield. If the windshield reveal molding is stretched or damaged it can not be reused.
  8. Grasp the corner of the window reveal molding (1) by hand and slowly pull the reveal molding away from the window.
    9. Fig 2: Using Utility Knife To Remove Reveal Molding
    GM379905Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the windshield upper reveal molding (1). Refer to Urethane Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows .

    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.

    10. Fig 3: Identifying Lower Windshield Supports
    GM326804Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the lower windshield supports (1) from the cowl panel, if equipped.
    11. Fig 4: Separating Urethane Adhesive From Window
    GM71179Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.
  11. This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the window.
    • Leave a base of urethane on the pinch-weld flange.
    • The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
    • UseJ 24402-A  , J 39032  or equivalent in order to remove the window. See Special Tools .
    12. Fig 5: Removing/Installing Windshield
    GM441419Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle with the aid of an assistant (2).
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