Windshield Replacement
Windshield Replacement
Special Tools
* J 24402-A Glass Sealant Remover (Cold Knife)
* J 39032 Stationary Glass Removal Tool
* Use a urethane adhesive systems which meet GM Specification GM 3651G
Removal Procedure
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. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the door sealing weatherstrip from the upper pinchweld flange.
5. Remove the windshield side reveal moldings. Refer to Windshield Side Reveal Molding Replacement (Windshield Side Reveal Molding Replacement).
6. Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement (Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement).
7. Remove the vehicle direction alert alarm warning (VDAAW) module, if equipped. Refer to Vehicle Direction Alert Alarm Warning Module Replacement (Service and Repair).
8. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement (Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement).
Warning
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
Warning
When working with any type of glass or sheet metal with exposed or rough edges, wear approved safety glasses and gloves in order to reduce the chance of personal injury.
10. Using a utility knife, carefully cut the exposed lace (1) from the sides and the top edge of the windshield to access the urethane adhesive bead.
11. Remove the lower windshield supports (1) from the cowl panel, if equipped.
Note: 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.
* Use J 24402-A or J 39032 in order to remove the window.
13. 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.
14. Remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle with the aid of an assistant.
Installation Procedure
1. Install a stationary window into the opening. Refer to Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows (Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows).
2. Install the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement (Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement).
3. Install the rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement (Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement).
4. Install the VDAAW module, if equipped. Refer to Vehicle Direction Alert Alarm Warning Module Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Install the windshield side reveal moldings. Refer to Windshield Side Reveal Molding Replacement (Windshield Side Reveal Molding Replacement).
6. Install the door sealing weatherstrip to the upper pinchweld flange.
7. Install the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
8. Install the windshield wipers arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement (Service and Repair).
9. Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
10. Close the hood.