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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. Refer to Wiper Arm Replacement (LHD) or Wiper Arm Replacement (RHD) in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  3. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement in Body Front End.
  4. Remove the door sealing weather strip from the upper pinchweld flange.
  5. Remove the windshield side reveal moldings. Refer to Windshield Side Reveal Molding Replacement .
  6. Remove the rain sensor. Refer to Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  7. Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to Rearview Mirror Replacement .
  8. Remove the instrument panel upper trim pad. Refer to Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
    9. CAUTION: If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.
  9. Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:
    • Upper dash pad
    • Defroster outlets and A/C outlets
    • Seats and carpeting
    10. Fig 1: Windshield & Reveal Molding
    GM259374Courtesy 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 (1) is a one piece molding and fills the cavities between the body and windshield (2).
  10. If the windshield reveal molding (1) is stretched or damaged it can not be reused.
    11. Fig 2: Using Utility Knife To Remove Reveal Molding
    GM379905Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the windshield reveal molding.
    1. Grasp the lower corner of the windshield reveal molding (1) by hand and slowly pull the reveal molding away from the windshield.
    2. If the windshield reveal molding will not release, use a utility knife in order to cut around the windshield in order to remove the windshield 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.
    14. Fig 5: Separating Bottom Of Window
    GM379883Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the bottom of the window from the urethane adhesive using a long utility knife or similar tool. Keep the cutting edge of the utility knife against the glass. Do this from inside the vehicle.
    15. Fig 6: Removing/Installing Windshield
    GM441419Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle with the aid of an assistant.
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