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. Open the hood.
2. Remove the windshield wiper arms and blades. Refer to WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT in Wipers/Washer Systems.
3. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to AIR INLET GRILLE PANEL REPLACEMENT in Body Front End.
4. Remove the right and left sides of the reveal moldings. Refer to WINDSHIELD SIDE REVEAL MOLDING REPLACEMENT  .
5. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR QUARTER UPPER (COUPE) or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR QUARTER UPPER (SEDAN) in Interior Trim.
6. Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to REARVIEW MIRROR REPLACEMENT  .
   CAUTION: Refer to GLASS & SHEET METAL HANDLING CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
7. Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:
   1. 7.1. Upper dash pad
   2. 7.2. Defroster outlets and A/C outlets
   3. 7.3. Seats and carpeting
      Fig 1: Removing Windshield Side Reveal Molding

      Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
   CAUTION: Refer to GLASS & SHEET METAL HANDLING CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.

   Important:  The windshield upper reveal molding fills the cavities between the body and windshield. If the windshield reveal molding is stretched or damaged it can not be reused.

8. Grasp the corner of the window reveal molding (1) by hand and slowly pull the reveal molding away from the window.
9. Remove the windshield upper reveal molding (1). Refer to URETHANE ADHESIVE INSTALLATION OF STATIONARY WINDOWS  .

   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 2: Removing Windshield Upper Reveal Molding

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10. Remove the lower windshield supports (1) from the cowl panel, if equipped.
    Fig 3: Removing Lower Windshield Supports

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    Important:  Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.

11. 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 J 24402-A, J 39032  or equivalent in order to remove the window.
      Fig 4: Removing Window By Using J 24402-A Or J 39032

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12. Remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle with the aid of an assistant (2).
    Fig 5: Removing Windshield

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