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
Note: When ordering a windshield or door windows, verify if the vehicles is equipped with or without CE1 (RAINSENSE(TM)) or Y91 (RAINSENSE(TM) and luxury edition) and order accordingly. The windshield and door windows have Quiet Tuning acoustic lamination. Due to the difference in processing, along with the difference in the curvature of the window, the optics of the window may appear wavy on a cross-car view from the outside of the vehicle. This is a normal condition and the windshield should not be replaced for this condition. The view through the window from the driver's position is clear and not affected.
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.
Warning
If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.
2. Cover and protect the following parts from broken glass:
* Upper dash pad
* Defroster outlets and A/C outlets
* Seats and carpeting
3. Remove the fixed antenna mast, if equipped. Refer to Fixed Antenna Mast Replacement (Fixed Antenna Mast Replacement).
4. Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement (Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement).
5. Remove the cowl air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Remove the push-pins (2) from the front door sealing weatherstrips (1) located at the base of the pillar.
7. Reposition the front door sealing weatherstrips in order to access the side reveal molding screws.
It is not necessary to remove the front door sealing weatherstrip completely from the vehicle.
8. Remove the side of the reveal moldings.
9. Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement (Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement).
10. Remove the rain sensor, if equipped. Refer to Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Replacement (Service and Repair).
Note: The windshield lower supports (1) have molded in locks with an adhesive strip (2) on the back side. If the windshield lower stops have been removed, they must be replaced.
Remove the windshield lower supports (1) by using a flat-bladed tool, lightly prying upward in the middle until it releases, if damaged replace.
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.
12. This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the window.
* Leave a base of urethane on the pinch-weld flange.
* The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
* Use J 24402-A , J 39032 or equivalent in order to remove the window.
13. Remove the bottom of the windshield from the urethane adhesive using a long utility knife or similar tool. Keep the cutting edge of the utility knife against the glass. Do this from inside the vehicle.
14. With the aid of an assistant, remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Install a stationary window into the opening. Refer to Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows (Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).
2. Install the windshield side reveal moldings screws.
Tighten the windshield side reveal moldings screws to 2 Nm (18 in. lbs.).
3. Reposition the front door sealing weatherstrips to the pinch-weld flange.
4. Install the push-pin retainers to the front door sealing weatherstrips located at the base of the windshield pillar.
5. Install the cowl air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Install the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement (Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement).
7. Install the antenna mast if equipped. Refer to Fixed Antenna Mast Replacement (Fixed Antenna Mast Replacement).
8. Install the rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement (Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement).
9. Install the rain sensor. Refer to Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Replacement (Service and Repair).
10. Close the hood.
11. Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.