Windshield: Service and Repair

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. Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Wiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
2. Remove the antenna if necessary. Refer to Fixed Antenna Replacement in Entertainment.
3. Open the hood.
4. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Service and Repair) in Body Front End.
5. Remove the inside rearview mirror. Refer to Rearview Mirror Replacement (Rearview Mirror Replacement) .

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

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

1. Upper dash pad
2. Defroster outlets and A/C outlets
3. Seats and carpeting

7. Remove the door sealing weatherstrip from the upper pinchweld flange.

Important: The windshield reveal molding fills the cavities between the body and windshield and can not be reused if stretched or damaged.

10. The windshield reveal molding is a one piece molding.

Caution: 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.

11. Grasp the lower corner of the windshield reveal molding by hand and slowly pull the reveal molding away from the windshield.
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.
12. 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 quarter window.

14. This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the quarter window.

* Leave a base of urethane on the pinchweld flange.
* The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
* Use J 24402-A , J 39032 or equivalent in order to remove the quarter window.

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

Installation Procedure

1. Install the quarter window into the opening. Refer to Urethane Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows (Urethane Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows) .

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the windshield side reveal molding screws.

Tighten the windshield side reveal screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

3. Install the windshield frame filler panel with 2 screws.

Tighten the windshield frame filler panel screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

4. Install the door sealing weatherstrip to the upper pinchweld flange.
5. Install the inside rearview mirror. Refer to Rearview Mirror Replacement (Rearview Mirror Replacement) .
6. Install the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Service and Repair) in Body Front End.
7. Close the hood.
8. Install the antenna, if necessary. Refer to Fixed Antenna Replacement in Entertainment.
Install the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Wiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
9. Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.