Windshield Replacement

Windshield Replacement

Special Tools
* BO-24402-A - Glass Sealant Remover (Cold Knife)
* BO-39032 - Stationary Glass Removal Tool
* Use an adhesive that is approved by GM

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (Tools and Equipment)

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 and blades. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement)
4. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement (Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement).
5. Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement (Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement).
6. Disconnect the rain sensor connector, if equipped.
7. Disconnect the diversity antenna, if equipped.

Warning

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




Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning (Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning)


Note: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window. Use care Not to damage the window corner retainers. If the window retainers get cut off when removing the window it will be necessary to tape the window in place when installing.

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 clear water.
* BO-24402-A - Glass Sealant Remover (Cold Knife).
* BO-39032 - Stationary Glass Removal Tool.




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

Installation Procedure

1. Install the windshield into the opening. Refer to Adhesive Installation of Windshields (Adhesive Installation of Windshields).
2. Install the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement)
3. Install the windshield wipers arms and blades. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement (Service and Repair)
4. Install the windshield garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement (Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement).
5. Install the rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement (Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement).
6. Connect the rain sensor 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.