Windshield Replacement

Windshield Replacement

Tools Required
* J24402-A Glass Sealant Remover (Cold Knife)
* J39032 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 inner trim of the window.

1. Open the hood.

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

2. Cover the following areas to protect the parts from broken glass:

* The upper dash pad
* The defroster outlets and A/C outlets
* The seats and the carpeting

3. Remove the windshield wiper arms.
4. Remove the air inlet grille.
5. Remove the rearview mirror.
6. Remove the windshield garnish moldings.






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.

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

7. The windshield reveal molding is a one-piece molding. Grasp the lower corner of the windshield reveal molding by hand. Slowly pull the windshield reveal molding away from the windshield.




8. 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 (1).




9. Remove the lower windshield supports (1) from the cowl panel, if equipped.






Important: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the windshield. This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the windshield. Leave a base of urethane on the pinchweld flange. The only suitable lubrication is clear water.

10. Use the J24402-A or J39032 in order to remove the windshield.




11. 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.




12. With the aid of an assistant and suction cups, remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install a stationary window into the opening.
2. Install the windshield garnish moldings.
3. Install the rearview mirror.
4. Install the air inlet grille.
5. Install the windshield wiper arms.
6. Remove the double layer of masking tape from around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
7. Close the hood.