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Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to GLASS & SHEET METAL HANDLING CAUTION .
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 fixed antenna mast if equipped. Refer to FIXED ANTENNA REPLACEMENT .
  2. Open the hood.
  3. Remove the window wiper arms. Refer to WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT .
  4. Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to AIR INLET GRILLE PANEL REPLACEMENT .
  5. Reposition the front door sealing weatherstrips (1) in order to access the side reveal molding screws. You do not have to remove the front door sealing weatherstrip completely from the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Front Door Sealing Weatherstrips
    G01577635Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: If a window is cracked but still intact, crisscross the window with masking tape in order to reduce the risk of damage or personal injury.
  6. Remove the screws from the left and the right sides of window side reveal moldings.
    Fig 2: Removing Screws From Window Side Reveal Moldings
    G01577636Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the reveal moldings from the vehicle.
    CAUTION: If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.
  8. Cover the following parts to protect from broken glass:
    1. The upper dash pad
    2. The defroster outlets and A/C outlets
    3. The seats and the carpeting
  9. Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to Rearview Mirror Replacement   . 
    Fig 3: Removing Reveal Moldings
    G01577637Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The upper window reveal molding fills the cavities between the body and window. If the reveal molding is stretched or damaged, replace the molding.
  10. Remove the upper window reveal molding (1).
    Fig 4: Removing Upper Window Reveal Molding
    G01577638Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The window lower supports have molded locks with an urethane adhesive strip on the back side. Once the window lower stops have been removed, the stops must be replaced.
  11. Remove the window lower supports (1) by using a flat-bladed tool, lightly prying upward in the middle until the support releases.
    Fig 5: Removing Window Lower Supports
    G01577639Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window in order to properly separate the urethane adhesive from the window.
  12. Use J 24402-A, J 39032,  or equivalent in order to remove the window.
    • Leave a base of urethane on the pinchweld flange.
    • The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
    Fig 6: Separating Urethane Adhesive From Window
    G01577640Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the bottom of the window from the urethane adhesive using a long utility knife or similar tool.
    Fig 7: Removing Bottom Of Window
    G01577641Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. With the aid of an assistant (2) remove the window (1) from the vehicle.
    Fig 8: Removing Window
    G01577642Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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