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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 antenna, if equipped. Refer to FIXED ANTENNA REPLACEMENT in Entertainment.
  3. Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  4. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to AIR INLET GRILLE PANEL REPLACEMENT in Body Front End.
  5. Remove the inside rearview mirror. Refer to REARVIEW MIRROR REPLACEMENT  .
    Fig 1: Removing Windshield
    G01559462Courtesy 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.
  6. Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:
    • The upper dash pad
    • The defroster outlets and A/C outlets
    • The 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 window reveal molding fills the cavities between the body and windshield and can not be reused if stretched or damaged.
  7. Grasp the lower corner of the window reveal molding by hand and slowly pull the reveal molding away from the window.
  8. Remove the window reveal molding. 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 window in order to remove the window reveal molding.

    Fig 2: Removing Window Reveal Molding Using Utility Knife
    G01559463Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the lower windshield supports (1) from the cowl panel, if equipped.
    Fig 3: Removing Lower Windshield Supports From Cowl Panel
    G01559464Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the windshield.
  10. This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the windshield.
    • 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: Removing Window Glass Sealant Remover (Cold Knife)
      G01559465Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle with the aid of an assistant.
    Fig 5: Removing Windshield From Vehicle With Aid Of Assistant
    G01559466Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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