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Removal Procedure

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  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. CAUTION: If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.
  4. Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:
    • Upper dash pad
    • Defroster outlets and A/C outlets
    • Seats and carpeting
  5. Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement .
  6. Remove the outside moisture sensor. Refer to Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Replacement .
  7. Remove the interior windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement .
    8. CAUTION: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution .
    IMPORTANT: The windshield reveal molding is a one piece molding and fills the cavities between the body and windshield.
    If the windshield reveal molding is stretched or damaged it can not be reused.
    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.
    Fig 1: Using Utility Knife To Remove Reveal Molding
    GM379905Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Using a utility knife, carefully cut the windshield reveal molding (1) in order to access the urethane adhesive bead.
    9. Fig 2: Separating Urethane Adhesive From Window
    GM71179Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.
  9. This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the window.
    • Leave a base of urethane on the pinchweld flange.
    • The only suitable lubrication is clean water.
    • Use J 24402-A  , J 39032  or equivalent in order to remove the window. See Special Tools .
    10. Fig 3: Separating Bottom Of Window
    GM379883Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. 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.
    11. Fig 4: Removing/Installing Windshield
    GM441419Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the windshield (1) with the an assistant (2) from the vehicle.
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