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 inner trim of the window.

1. Remove the windshield wiper arms.
2. Remove the antenna, if equipped.
3. Open the hood.
4. Remove the air inlet grille.
5. Remove the inside rearview mirror.

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:

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






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

Important: The windshield upper reveal molding fills the cavities between the body and windshield and cannot be reused if stretched or damaged.

7. Remove the windshield upper reveal molding.




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




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






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. 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 (2).

Installation Procedure

1. Install a stationary window into the opening.
2. Install the inside rearview mirror.
3. Install the air inlet grille.
4. Close the hood.
5. Install the antenna, if equipped.
6. Install the windshield wiper arms.
7. Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.