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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. Remove the antenna mast.
  2. Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  3. Remove the cowl air inlet grill panel. Refer to AIR INLET GRILLE PANEL REPLACEMENT in Body Front End.
  4. Remove the rear view mirror. Refer to Rearview Mirror Replacement  .
    CAUTION: If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.
  5. Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:
    • Upper dash pad
    • Defroster outlets and A/C outlets
    • Seats and carpeting
  6. Remove the door sealing weatherstrip from the upper pinchweld flange.
    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).
  7. If the windshield reveal molding (1) is stretched or damaged it can not be reused.
    Fig 1: Windshield Reveal Molding
    G01584755Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the windshield reveal molding (1).
    1. 8.1. Grasp the lower corner of the windshield reveal molding (1) by hand and slowly pull the reveal molding away from the windshield.
    2. 8.2. If the windshield reveal molding (1) will not release, use a utility knife in order to cut around the windshield in order to remove the windshield reveal molding.
      Fig 2: Using Utility Knife To Remove Windshield Reveal Molding
      G01584756Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the lower windshield supports (1) from the cowl panel, if equipped.
    Fig 3: Lower Windshield Supports
    G01584757Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.
  10. 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 clear water.
    • Use J 24402-A, J 39032  or equivalent in order to remove the window.
    Fig 4: Using J 24402-A To Remove Window
    G01584758Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle with the aid of an assistant (2).
    Fig 5: Windshield
    G01584759Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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