Windshield Replacement

Windshield Replacement

Tools Required
* J 24402-A Glass Sealant Cold Knife Remover
* J 39032 Stationary Glass Removal Tool
* Urethane Adhesive Kit GM P/N 12346392 or Equivalent
* Isopropyl Alcohol or Equivalent
* Cartridge-type Caulking Gun
* Commercial-type Utility Knife
* Razor Blade Scraper
* Suction Cups
* Plastic Paddle

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.
3. Remove the air inlet grille.
4. Remove the door auxiliary weatherstrip from the upper pinchweld flange.
5. Remove the rearview mirror.
6. Remove the antenna connector.
7. Remove the windshield garnish moldings.
8. Remove the instrument panel upper trim panel.

Caution: 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.




Caution: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution.

Important: The windshield reveal molding fills the cavities between the body and windshield.

10. The windshield reveal molding is a one-piece molding, if stretched or damaged it cannot be reused.




11. Remove the windshield reveal molding.
Grasp the lower corner of the windshield reveal molding by hand and slowly pull the reveal molding away from the windshield.
12. If the windshield reveal molding will not release, use a utility knife in order to cut around the windshield in order to remove the windshield reveal molding.




13. Remove the lower windshield supports (1) from the cowl panel, if equipped.





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

14. 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 the J 24402-A, J 39032 or equivalent in order to remove the window.




15. 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.




16. Remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle with the aid of an assistant (2).

Installation Procedure

1. Install a stationary window into the opening.
2. Install the instrument panel upper trim panel.
3. Install the windshield garnish moldings.
4. Install the antenna connector.
5. Install the rearview mirror.
6. Install the door auxiliary weatherstrip from the upper pinchweld flange.
7. Install the air inlet grille.
8. Install the windshield wiper arms.
9. Remove the double layer of masking tape from around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
10. Close the hood.