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Removal Procedure

  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 rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement .
  5. Remove the outside moisture sensor, if equipped. Refer to Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Replacement .
  6. Remove the interior windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement .
    7. WARNING:

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

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

    Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .

    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.

  8. Using a utility knife, carefully cut the windshield lace molding (1) in order to access the urethane adhesive bead.
    9. Fig 2: Separating Urethane Adhesive From Window
    GM71179Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window. There are window locating pins, one in each corner of the window. Use care Not to remove or cut them off when removing the window. If the window locator pins are cut, it will be necessary to tape the window in place.

  9. 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 clean water.
    • Use BO-24402-A  Glass Sealant Remover (Cold Knife).
    • BO-39032  Stationary Glass Removal Tool , or equivalent in order to remove the window.
    10. Fig 3: Separating Bottom Of Window
    GM379883Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. 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.
    11. Fig 4: Removing/Installing Windshield
    GM441419Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle.
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