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Removal Procedure

  1. Open the hood.
    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.
  2. Remove the windshield wiper arms and blades. Refer to Wiper Arm Replacement .
  3. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
  4. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Impala) or Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Monte Carlo) .
  5. Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to Rearview Mirror Replacement .
  6. Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:
    1. Upper dash pad.
    2. Defroster outlets and A/C outlets.
    3. Seats and carpeting.
      CAUTION: If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.
  7. If the windshield reveal molding (1) is stretched or damaged it can not be reused.
    Fig 1: Identifying Windshield Reveal Molding
    GM259374Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Glass And Sheet Metal Handling Caution .
    IMPORTANT: The windshield reveal molding (1) is a one piece molding and fills the cavities between the body and windshield (2).
  8. Remove the windshield reveal molding (1). Refer to Windshield Reveal Molding Replacement .

    Grasp the lower corner of the windshield reveal molding by hand and slowly pull the reveal molding away from the windshield.

    If the windshield reveal molding will not release, use a utility knife in order to cut around the windshield in order to remove the windshield reveal molding.

    Fig 2: Identifying Utility Knife
    GM379905Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the lower windshield supports (1) from the cowl panel, if equipped.
    Fig 3: Identifying Lower Windshield Supports
    GM326804Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the window.
    • Leave a base of urethane on the pinch-weld flange.
    • The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
    • Use J 24402-A  , J 39032  or equivalent in order to remove the window. See Special Tools .
      Fig 4: View Of Urethane Adhesive & Window
      GM71179Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
      IMPORTANT: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.
  11. Remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle with the aid of an assistant (2).
    Fig 5: Identifying Assistant & Windshield
    GM441419Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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