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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 windshield wiper arms. Refer to Wiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  2. Remove the fixed antenna, if equipped. Refer to Fixed Antenna Mast Replacement .
  3. Open the hood.
  4. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement in Body Front End.
  5. Remove the windshield frame filler panel. Refer to Filler Panel Replacement - Upper Front Fender in Body Front End.
  6. Remove the inside rearview mirror. Refer to Rearview Mirror Replacement .
  7. Remove the OnStar® navigation antenna. Refer to Navigation Antenna Replacement in Cellular Communication.
  8. Remove the OnStar® cellular antenna. Refer to Coupling Replacement - Antenna Inner and Coupling Replacement - Antenna Outer in Cellular Communication.
    9. CAUTION: Refer to Defroster Outlet Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  9. Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:
    • The upper dash pad
    • The defroster outlets and A/C outlets
    • The seats
    • The carpeting
  10. Remove the defroster vent grille. Refer to Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
    11. Fig 1: Windshield Interior Garnish Moldings
    GM784646Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution in Cautions and Notices.
    IMPORTANT: The windshield reveal molding is a 1-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.
  11. Remove the windshield interior garnish moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Upper Pillar in Interior Trim.
    12. Fig 2: Using Utility Knife To Remove Reveal Molding
    GM379905Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Using a sharp utility knife, carefully cut the edge of the reveal molding (1) in order to expose the urethane adhesive bead.
  13. Apply a double layer of masking tape to the edge of the roof panel.
  14. Apply a double layer of masking tape to the inner edges of the A-pillars.
    15. Fig 3: Identifying Lower Windshield Supports
    GM326804Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the lower windshield supports (1) from the plenum panel, if equipped.
    16. Fig 4: Separating Urethane Adhesive From Window
    GM71179Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window. 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.
    • UseJ 24402-A  , J 39032  or equivalent in order to remove the window. See Special Tools .
    17. Fig 5: Separating Bottom Of Window
    GM379883Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. 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.
    18. Fig 6: Removing/Installing Windshield
    GM441419Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle with the aid of an assistant (2).
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