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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. Gently pull loose and remove the windshield garnish molding from the vehicle.
    CAUTION: If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.
  2. Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:
    1. Upper dash pad
    2. Defroster outlets and A/C outlets
    3. Seats and carpeting
  3. Remove the inside rearview mirror. Refer to REARVIEW MIRROR REPLACEMENT  .
  4. Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT in Wipers/Washer System.
  5. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to AIR INLET GRILLE PANEL REPLACEMENT in Body Front End.
    CAUTION: Refer to GLASS & SHEET METAL HANDLING CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  6. Turn the windshield support (3) along the bottom of the windshield (2) counterclockwise.

    Gently pry and remove the windshield supports (3) from the cowl.

    Fig 1: Removing Windshield Supports From Cowl
    G01408169Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT:
    • The windshield reveal molding (1) fills the cavities between the body and windshield.
    • If the windshield reveal molding is stretched or damaged, it cannot be reused.
  7. Remove the windshield reveal molding (1). Refer to WINDSHIELD REVEAL MOLDING REPLACEMENT  .
    Fig 2: Windshield Reveal Molding
    G01408170Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Grasp the lower corner of the windshield reveal molding by hand and slowly pull the reveal molding away from the windshield.
  9. If the window reveal molding will not release, use a utility knife in order to cut around the windshield in order to remove the window reveal molding.
    Fig 3: Removing Window Reveal Molding With Knife
    G01408171Courtesy 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 J24402-A, J 39032  or equivalent in order to remove the window.
    Fig 4: Removing Window Using Tool
    G01408172Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Gently unseat the windshield retainer-male end (3) on the windshield (4) from the windshield retainer-female end (2) on the body.
    Fig 5: Identifying Windshield Retainers - Male & Female
    G01408173Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. With the aid of an assistant (2) and suction cups, remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle.
    Fig 6: Removing Windshield From Vehicle
    G01408174Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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