Windshield Replacement - Brazil
Windshield Replacement - Brazil
Special Tools
* S-0201964 - Bonded, Glass Removing Device
* Glass Handling Suction Cups
* Use an adhesive that is approved by GM
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (Tools and Equipment).
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 and blades. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement).
4. Remove the windshield side garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement).
5. Remove the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement (Sunshade Replacement).
6. Remove the inside rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement (Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement).
7. Remove the remote control door lock receiver. Refer to Remote Control Door Lock Receiver Replacement (Service and Repair).
8. Lower the front edge of the headliner this will allow the special tool S-0201964 - Bonded, Glass Removing Device to cut across the top of the window and not damage the headliner edge.
Warning: Refer to Defroster Outlet Warning (Service Precautions).
9. Cover the following parts to protect 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: If the original window is being reused the window lace is not serviceable.
10. Use the appropriate tool, carefully cut the lace (1) by starting in the center and working down both sides of the window, if equipped.
11. Remove the window from the auto-adhesive as follows:
* Leave a base of urethane approximately 2 mm (0.078 in) on the pinch-weld flange.
* The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
* Use S-0201964 - Bonded, Glass Removing Device.
Note: Use care when removing the window not to cut off the locator pins in the left and right upper corners. If the locating pins are cut off it will be necessary to use masking tape to tape the window in place until the auto-adhesive cures.
12. Start the cut between the center of the windshield and the "A" pillar.
1. Do this from inside the vehicle, insert the tool S-0201964 - Bonded, Glass Removing Device (1) between the "A" pillar and the windshield, thus perforating the adhesive.
2. Move the cutting wire along the outside edge of the window.
3. Remove the tool S-0201964 - Bonded, Glass Removing Device.
4. Do this from inside the vehicle, install the cutting wire special tool S-0201964 - Bonded, Glass Removing Device (1).
5. Do this from outside the vehicle, install the cutting wire special tool S-0201964 - Bonded, Glass Removing Device (2).
6. With an assistant, use the special tool S-0201964 - Bonded, Glass Removing Device (1) to hold the cutting wire, pull it starting from the outside, back and forth releasing the window from the adhesive.
7. While cutting the window reposition the cutting wire and special tools, so as to cut the adhesive along the window completely.
13. Remove the window from the vehicle with an assistant, use the glass handling suction cups.
Installation Procedure
1. If reusing or replacing the window, use the appropriate tool, remove the auto-adhesive bead on the window surface and pinch-weld flange to approximately 2 mm (0.078 in).
2. Clean the bonding area of the window.
3. Apply bonded-glass primer and let dry per auto-adhesive instructions by the manufacturer's.
4. Apply the auto-adhesive primer-application (2) around the perimeter of the rear window (1) and let dry per auto-adhesive instructions by the manufacturer's.
5. Cut the applicator nozzle to provided a V cut to apply the auto-adhesive.
Note: If the locating pins were cut off it will be necessary to tape the window in place until the auto-adhesive cures per auto-adhesive instructions by the manufacturer's.
6. With an assistant, use the glass handling cups, align the windshield locating pins to the slots located in each corner of the pinch-weld flange. Lower the windshield to touch the auto-adhesive.
7. Remove the glass handling cups.
8. Gently depress the windshield on the auto-adhesive bead until the windshield is seated 1 mm (0.039 in) below the roof.
9. Use masking tape (1) to hold the window (2) in the position until the auto-adhesive completely cures.
10. Make sure to observe the auto- adhesive curing time before releasing the vehicle per auto- instructions by the manufacturer's.
Note: Following the auto-adhesive installation instructions, using nifty to remove any excess of auto-adhesive within 30 minutes, otherwise it will not be possible to remove the auto-adhesive excess unless using mechanical means.
11. Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
Note: Do not direct a hard stream of high pressure water to the freshly applied auto-adhesive.
12. Use a soft spray of warm water in order to immediately water test the windshield.
13. Inspect the windshield for leaks.
14. If any leaks are found, use a plastic paddle in order to apply extra auto-adhesive at the leak point.
15. Retest the windshield for leaks.
16. Maintain the following conditions in order to properly cure the auto-adhesive:
* Partially lower a door window in order to prevent pressure buildups when closing doors before the auto-adhesive cures.
* Do not use compressed air in order to dry the auto-adhesive.
17. Clean any excess auto-adhesive from the body.
18. Install the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement).
19. Install the windshield wipers arms and blades. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement (Service and Repair).
20. Install the windshield side garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement).
21. Install front edge of the headliner.
22. Install the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement (Sunshade Replacement).
23. Install the inside rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement (Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement).
24. Install the remote control door lock receiver. Refer to Remote Control Door Lock Receiver Replacement (Service and Repair).
25. Ensure that all electrical components operate properly.
26. Close the hood.