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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. Open the hood.
    2. CAUTION: If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.
  2. Cover and protect the following parts from broken glass:
    • Upper dash pad
    • Defroster outlets and A/C outlets
    • Seats and carpeting
  3. Remove the fixed antenna mast, if equipped. Refer to Fixed Antenna Mast Replacement in Entertainment.
  4. Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Wiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  5. Remove the cowl air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement in Body Front End.
    6. Fig 1: Removing/Installing Weather-Strip Retainers
    GM588275Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the push-pins (2) from the front door sealing weatherstrips (1) located at the base of the pillar.
    7. Fig 2: View Of Front Door Sealing Weatherstrip
    GM441415Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Reposition the front door sealing weatherstrips (1) in order to access the side reveal molding screws.

    It is not necessary to remove the front door sealing weatherstrip completely from the vehicle.

    8. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Window Side Reveal Molding Screws
    GM398502Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the side reveal moldings screws.
    9. Fig 4: Removing/Installing Reveal Molding
    GM398501Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the side of the reveal moldings.
  10. Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to Rearview Mirror Replacement .
  11. Remove the rain sensor, if equipped. Refer to Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
    12. Fig 5: Identifying Upper Reveal Molding from Windshield
    GM105242Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution in Cautions and Notices.
    IMPORTANT: The upper windshield reveal molding (1) fills the cavities between the body and windshield.
  12. If the reveal molding is stretched or damaged it cannot be reused. It must be replaced.
    13. Fig 6: Using Utility Knife To Remove Reveal Molding
    GM379905Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the upper windshield reveal molding (1).

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

  14. If the upper windshield reveal molding will not release, use a utility knife in order to cut around the windshield to remove the windshield reveal molding.
    15. Fig 7: Identifying Window Lower Supports
    GM698561Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The windshield lower supports (1) have molded in locks with an adhesive strip (2) on the back side. If the windshield lower stops have been removed, they must be replaced.
  15. Remove the windshield lower supports (1) by using a flat-bladed tool, lightly prying upward in the middle until it releases, if damaged.
    16. Fig 8: Separating Urethane Adhesive From Window
    GM379881Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.
  16. 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.
    17. Fig 9: Separating Bottom Of Window
    GM379883Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the bottom of the windshield 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 10: Removing/Installing Windshield
    GM441419Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. With the aid of an assistant, remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle.
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