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Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Always wear heavy gloves and safety glasses when handling glass to minimize the risk of injury.
NOTE: Place protective covers on body to prevent paint damage.
  1. Remove the roof front drip molding. Refer to Roof Front Drip Molding Replacement - Left Side and Roof Front Drip Molding Replacement - Right Side in Roof.
  2. Remove the air inlet grille panel and disconnect the windshield washer hose.
  3. Remove the rearview mirror.
  4. Remove the instrument panel-upper trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Plate Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
    5. Fig 1: Vent Grille
    GM865456Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: If broken glass falls into defroster outlets, it can be blown into the passenger compartment and cause injuries. To help avoid personal injury, cover the defroster outlets before replacing windows.
    IMPORTANT: Make certain the seal on the forward edge of the instrument panel-upper trim panel is not trapped between the windshield and spaceframe. If so, remove the seal and place on forward edge of the instrument panel-upper trim panel.
  5. Remove the windshield garnish moldings.
  6. Remove the sunshades and sunshade supports.
  7. Remove the roof front compartment bezel, if equipped.
  8. Remove the right front assist strap fastener cover by prying gently between the headliner and the cover on the outboard side. Once the cover unsnaps from the clip, push the cover inward. Remove the fasteners and remove the assist strap.
  9. Lower the front half of the headliner. Use lightweight wood or foam block to hold the headliner down.
    10. CAUTION: When using power tools that may create smoke when cutting urethane sealant, work should be done in a well ventilated area and/or with a NIOSH/MSHA Approved air supplied respirator to prevent possible harmful exposure.
    When the urethane adhesive is heated enough to give off smoke, high levels of methylene diisocyanate (MDI) may be present.
    Unprotected exposure to methylene diisocyanate (MDI) may result in severe, chronic, debilitating respiratory problems.
    NOTE: Care must be taken not to damage the roof when using power glass removal tool.
    Fig 2: Windshield Seal Cutting Instructions
    GM863090Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Using a power glass removal tool, cut the urethane seal along the roof from inside the vehicle and the bottom and sides from outside the vehicle. Open the hood to gain access to the bottom.

    Using piano wire, cut the urethane seal along the bottom corners and side of the windshield in areas as shown in the illustration. See Fig 2.

  11. With the aid of a helper, remove the glass.
  12. Remove the old urethane with a razor knife leaving a thin film, approximately 1-2 mm (0.04-0.08 in), around the perimeter of the window opening and the windshield, if being reused.
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