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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the windshield wiper arms and blades. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement .
  2. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the roof rail weatherstrip to the top of the window, Do not remove completely.
  4. Remove the interior windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement .
  5. Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement .
    6. WARNING: Refer to Defroster Outlet Warning .
  6. Cover the following parts to protect from broken glass:
    • Upper dash pad
    • Defroster outlets and A/C outlets
    • Seats and carpeting
    7. Fig 1: Separating Urethane Adhesive From Window
    GM71179Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .
    NOTE: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.
  7. Remove the window from the urethane adhesive.
    • Leave a base of urethane approximately 2 mm (0.078 in) on the pinch-weld flange.
    • The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
    • Use J 24402-A  , J 39032  , or equivalent to remove the window. See Special Tools .
    8. Fig 2: Separating Bottom Of Window
    GM379883Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Keep the cutting edge of the knife/tool against the window. Do this from inside the vehicle.
  8. If necessary, use a long utility knife or similar tool to remove the bottom corners of the windshield from the urethane adhesive.
    9. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Windshield
    GM441419Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. With the aid of an assistant (2), remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle.
  10. Transfer the side reveal molding to the new window.
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