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Removal Procedure

    NOTE:

    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 Windshield 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 Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  5. Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement .
  6. Remove the vehicle direction alert alarm warning (VDAAW) module, if equipped. Refer to Vehicle Direction Alert Alarm Warning Module Replacement .
    7. Fig 1: View Of Windshield
    GM1215289Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    WARNING:

    Refer to Defroster Outlet Warning .

  7. Cover the following parts to protect from broken glass:
    • Upper dash pad
    • Defroster outlets and A/C outlets
    • Seats and carpeting
    8. Fig 2: Using Utility Knife To Remove Reveal Molding
    GM379905Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    WARNING:

    Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .

  8. Using a utility knife, carefully cut the exposed lace (1) from the sides and the top edge of the windshield to access the urethane adhesive bead.
    9. Fig 3: Separating Urethane Adhesive From Window
    GM71179Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    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
    10. Fig 4: Separating Bottom Of Window
    GM379883Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    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: Identifying Assistant & Windshield
    GM441419Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. With the aid of an assistant (2), remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle.
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