Windshield: Service and Repair

Windshield Replacement

Tools Required
* J 24402-A Glass Sealant Remover (Cold Knife)
* 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.

Caution: 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.
4. Remove the windshield wiper arms.
5. Remove the cowl air inlet grille panel.




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 (1) 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 reveal moldings screws.




9. Remove the side of the reveal moldings.
10. Remove the rearview mirror.
11. Remove the rain sensor, if equipped.





Caution: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution in Service Precautions.

Important: The upper windshield reveal molding (1) fills the cavities between the body and windshield.

12. If the reveal molding is stretched or damaged it cannot be reused. It must be replaced.




13. Remove the upper windshield reveal molding (1).
Grasp the lower corner of the windshield reveal molding by hand and slowly pull the reveal molding away from the windshield.
14. If the upper windshield reveal molding will not release, use a utility knife in order to cut around the windshield to remove the windshield reveal molding.





Important: 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.

15. Remove the windshield lower supports (1) by using a flat-bladed tool, lightly prying upward in the middle until it releases, if damaged.





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

16. 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.




17. 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.




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

Installation Procedure

1. Install a stationary window into the opening.




2. Install the windshield side reveal moldings.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the windshield side reveal moldings screws.

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




4. Reposition the front door sealing weatherstrips (1) to the pinch-weld flange.




5. Install the push-pin retainers (2) to the front door sealing weatherstrips located at the base of the windshield pillar.
6. Install the cowl air inlet grille panel.
7. Install the windshield wiper arms.
8. Install the antenna mast if equipped.
9. Install the rearview mirror.
10. Install the rain sensor.
11. Close the hood.
12. Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.