Removal and Replacement

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. Open the hood.
2. Remove the windshield wiper arms and blades. Refer toWiper Arm Replacement .
3. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer toAir Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Service and Repair) .
4. Remove the interior windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer toGarnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar (Removal and Replacement) .
5. Remove the upper garnish molding. Refer toWindshield Upper Garnish Molding Replacement (Removal and Replacement) .
6. Remove the rearview mirror. Refer toRearview Mirror Replacement (Rearview Mirror Replacement) .




Caution: Refer toDefroster Outlet Caution .
7. Cover the following parts to protect from broken glass:

* Upper dash pad
* Defroster outlets and A/C outlets
* Seats and carpeting

Caution: Refer toGlass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution .




8. Using a utility knife, carefully cut the exposed reveal molding from the sides and the top edge of the windshield to access the urethane adhesive bead.





Important: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.


9. Remove the window from the urethane adhesive.

* Leave a base of urethane approximately 2 mm (0.078 in) on the pinch-weld flange.
* The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
* UseJ 24402-A ,J 39032 , or equivalent to remove the window.






Important: Keep the cutting edge of the knife/tool against the window. Do this from inside the vehicle.


10. If necessary, use a long utility knife or similar tool to remove the bottom corners of the windshield from the urethane adhesive.




11. With the aid of an assistant (2), remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure

1. Install the windshield into the opening. Refer toUrethane Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows (Urethane Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows) .
2. Install the rearview mirror. Refer toRearview Mirror Replacement (Rearview Mirror Replacement) .
3. Install the interior windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer toGarnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar (Removal and Replacement) .
4. Remove the upper garnish molding. Refer toWindshield Upper Garnish Molding Replacement (Removal and Replacement) .
5. Install the air inlet grille. Refer toAir Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Service and Repair) .
6. Install the windshield wipers arms and blades. Refer toWiper Arm Replacement .
7. Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
8. Close the hood.