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Removal Procedure

  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement .
  3. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
  4. Remove the windshield side reveal moldings, if equipped. Refer to Windshield Side Reveal Molding Replacement .
  5. Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement (DD7 , DD8) , Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement (UE1) With GPS .
  6. Remove the outside moisture sensor, if equipped.
  7. Remove the vehicle direction alert alarm warning (VDAAW) module, if equipped. Refer to Vehicle Direction Alert Alarm Warning Module Replacement .
  8. Remove the interior windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
    9. WARNING:

    If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.

  9. Cover the following parts to protect from broken glass:
    • Upper dash pad
    • Defroster outlets and A/C outlets
    • Seats and carpeting
  10. Apply a double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
    11. WARNING:

    Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .

    Fig 1: Using Utility Knife To Remove Reveal Molding
    GM379905Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Use care not to damage the paint on the roof or pinchweld with the utility knife when cutting the lace loose from the window.

  11. Using a utility knife, carefully cut the upper flap (1) of the windshield lace in order to access the urethane adhesive bead.
    • The upper windshield lace is a one-piece molding and fills the cavities between the body and windshield.
    • The windshield lace cannot be reused if stretched or damaged. It must be replaced.
    12. Fig 2: Separating Urethane Adhesive From Window
    GM71179Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.

  12. Separate the urethane adhesive from the window.
    • Leave approximately 2 mm (3/64 in) of the existing bead of urethane adhesive from the pinch-weld flange.
    • The only suitable lubrication is clean water.
    • Use J 24402-A , J 39032  or equivalent in order to remove the window.
    13. Fig 3: Separating Bottom Of Window
    GM379883Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. 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 window . Do this from inside the vehicle.
    14. Fig 4: Removing/Installing Windshield
    GM441419Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. With the aid of an assistant, remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle.
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