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Removal Procedure

    NOTE:

    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. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement .
  3. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
  4. Remove the door sealing weatherstrip from the upper pinchweld flange.
  5. Remove the windshield side reveal moldings. Refer to Windshield Side Reveal Molding Replacement .
  6. Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement .
  7. Remove the vehicle direction alert alarm warning (VDAAW) module, if equipped. Refer to Vehicle Direction Alert Alarm Warning Module Replacement .
  8. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
    9. WARNING:

    If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.

  9. Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:
    1. Upper dash pad
    2. Defroster outlets and A/C outlets
    3. Seats and carpeting
    10. Fig 1: Using Utility Knife To Remove Reveal Molding
    GM379905Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    WARNING:

    When working with any type of glass or sheet metal with exposed or rough edges, wear approved safety glasses and gloves in order to reduce the chance of personal injury.

  10. Using a utility knife, carefully cut the exposed lace (1) from the sides and the top edge of the windshield to access the urethane adhesive bead.
    11. Fig 2: Identifying Lower Windshield Supports
    GM326804Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the lower windshield supports (1) from the cowl panel, if equipped.
    12. Fig 3: Separating Urethane Adhesive From Window
    GM71179Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.

  12. 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 or J 39032 in order to remove the window.
    13. Fig 4: Separating Bottom Of Window
    GM379883Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Remove the bottom of the window 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.
    14. Fig 5: Removing/Installing Windshield
    GM441419Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle with the aid of an assistant.
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