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. Remove the fixed antenna mast if equipped. Refer to Radio Antenna Replacement (Radio Antenna Replacement).
2. Open the hood.
3. Remove the window wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement (Conventional) (Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement (Conventional))Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement (Chevrolet Hybrid Two-mode) ().
4. Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
Note: If the outside moisture sensor was remove from the windshield the lens must be replaced.
5. Remove the outside moisture sensor lens. Refer to Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Lens Replacement (Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Lens Replacement).
6. Remove the inside rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement (Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement).
7. Reposition the front door sealing weatherstrips (1) in order to access the side reveal molding screws. You do not have to remove the front door sealing weatherstrip completely from the vehicle.
8. Remove the screws from the left and the right sides of window side reveal moldings.
9. Remove the reveal side moldings from the vehicle.
Warning
If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.
10. Cover the following parts to protect from broken glass:
1. The upper dash pad
2. The defroster outlets and A/C outlets
3. The seats and the carpeting
Note: The window lower supports have molded locks with a urethane adhesive strip on the back side. Once the window lower stops have been removed, the stops must be replaced.
11. Remove the window lower supports (1) by using a flat-bladed tool, lightly prying upward in the middle until the support releases.
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 in order to properly separate the urethane adhesive from the window.
12. Use J-24402-A - Glass Sealant Cold Knife Remover , J-39032 - Stationary Window Removal Tool , or equivalent in order to remove the window.
* Leave a base of urethane on the pinch-weld flange.
* The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
13. Remove the bottom of the window from the urethane adhesive using a long utility knife or similar tool.
14. With the aid of an assistant remove the window (1) from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Note: If the HYBRID decal on the windshield is damaged or if the windshield is being replaced, refer to Decal or Stripe Replacement (Tahoe Hybrid 2 Mode Lower Door) ()Decal or Stripe Replacement (Tahoe Hybrid 2 Mode Rear Glass) ()Decal or Stripe Replacement (Tahoe Hybrid 2 Mode Windshield) ()Decal or Stripe Replacement (Escalade HYBRID 2 Mode Door Decal) ()
1. Install a stationary window into the opening. Refer to Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows (Quarter Window) (Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows (Quarter))Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows (Windshield) (Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows (Windshield)).
2. Install the window side reveal moldings to the vehicle.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).
3. Install the screws to the left and the right sides of the window side reveal moldings and tighten to 2 Nm(18 lb in).
4. Install the front door sealing weatherstrips to the retainer.
5. Install the cowl air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Install the window wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement (Conventional) (Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement (Conventional))Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement (Chevrolet Hybrid Two-mode) ().
7. Install the antenna mast, if equipped. Refer to Radio Antenna Replacement (Radio Antenna Replacement).
8. Install the outside moisture sensor lens. Refer to Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Lens Replacement (Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Lens Replacement).
9. Install the inside rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement (Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement).
10. Close the hood.
11. Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.