Windshield: Service and Repair

Windshield Replacement

Tools Required
* J 24402-A Glass Cold Knife Sealant 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. Gently pull loose and remove the windshield garnish molding from the vehicle.

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

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

1. Upper dash pad
2. Defroster outlets and A/C outlets
3. Seats and carpeting

3. Remove the inside rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement (Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement).
4. Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer System.
5. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Service and Repair) in Body Front End.





Caution: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution in Cautions and Notices.

6. Turn the windshield support (3) along the bottom of the windshield (2) counterclockwise.
Gently pry and remove the windshield supports (3) from the cowl.





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

* If the windshield reveal molding is stretched or damaged, it cannot be reused.


7. Remove the windshield reveal molding (1). Refer to Windshield Reveal Molding Replacement (Service and Repair).




8. Grasp the lower corner of the windshield reveal molding by hand and slowly pull the reveal molding away from the windshield.
9. If the window reveal molding will not release, use a utility knife in order to cut around the windshield in order to remove the window reveal molding.





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


10. This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the window.

* Leave a base of urethane on the pinchweld flange.
* The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
* Use J 24402-A , J 39032 or equivalent in order to remove the window.




11. Gently unseat the windshield retainer-male end (3) on the windshield (4) from the windshield retainer-female end (2) on the body.




12. With the aid of an assistant (2) and suction cups, remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Install a stationary window into the opening. Refer to Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows (Service and Repair).
2. Install the windshield garnish molding to the vehicle. Ensure that the plastic retainers are completely engaged.
3. Install the inside rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement (Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement).
4. Install the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Service and Repair) in Body Front End.
5. Install the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
6. Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.