Windshield: Service and Repair

Windshield Replacement


Tools Required
* J 24402-A Glass Sealant Remover Cold Knife
* 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 and blades. Refer to Wiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
3. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Service and Repair) in Body Front End.
4. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar (Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar) in Interior Trim.
5. Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to Rearview Mirror Replacement (Rearview Mirror Replacement) .
6. Disconnect the rain senor connector, if equipped.
7. Disconnect the diversity antenna, if equipped.

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

8. Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:

* Upper dash pad
* Defroster outlets and A/C outlets
* Seats and carpeting





Caution: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution in Cautions and Notices.

Important: The windshield reveal molding (1) is a one piece molding and fills the cavities between the body and windshield (2).


If the windshield reveal molding (1) is stretched or damaged it can not be reused.


9. Remove the windshield reveal molding (1). Refer to Urethane Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows (Urethane Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows) .
Grasp the lower corner of the windshield reveal molding by hand and slowly pull the reveal molding away from the windshield.
10. 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.




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





Important: 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.
* UseJ 24402-A , J 39032 or equivalent in order to remove the window.





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



Installation Procedure

1. Install a stationary window into the opening. Refer to Urethane Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows (Urethane Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows) .
2. Install the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Service and Repair) in Body Front End.
3. Install the windshield wipers arms and blades. Refer to Wiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
4. Install the windshield garnish molding . Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar (Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar) in Interior Trim.
5. Install the rearview mirror. Refer to Rearview Mirror Replacement (Rearview Mirror Replacement) .
6. Connect the rain senor connector, if equipped.
7. Connect the diversity antenna, if equipped.
8. Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
9. Close the hood.