Windshield: Service and Repair

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. Refer toWiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
3. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Service and Repair) in Body Front End.
4. Disconnect the antenna lead. Refer to Antenna Cable Replacement .
5. Remove the inside rearview mirror. Refer toRearview Mirror Replacement (DD7) (Rearview Mirror Replacement (DD7))Rearview Mirror Replacement (UE1) (Rearview Mirror Replacement (UE1)) .

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

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

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





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

Important: The windshield reveal molding (1) is a one piece molding and fills the cavities between the body and windshield (2).


7. If the windshield reveal molding (1) is stretched or damaged it can not be reused.




8. Remove the windshield reveal molding (1).

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





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




10. Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window. 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. 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. Do this from inside the vehicle.




12. Remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle with the aid of an assistant.



Installation Procedure

1. Install a stationary window into the opening. Refer to Urethane Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows (Urethane Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows) .
2. Connect the antenna lead. Refer to Antenna Cable Replacement .
3. Install the inside rearview mirror. Refer to Rearview Mirror Replacement (DD7) (Rearview Mirror Replacement (DD7))Rearview Mirror Replacement (UE1) (Rearview Mirror Replacement (UE1)) .
4. Install the air inlet grille. Refer toAir Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Service and Repair) in Body Front End.
5. Install the windshield wiper arms. Refer toWiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer System.
6. Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
7. Close the hood.