Tools Required

Caution: When working with any type of glass or sheet metal with exposed or rough edges, wear approved safety glasses and gloves in order to reduce the chance of personal injury.

Caution: Failure to prep the area prior to the application of primer may cause insufficient bonding of urethane adhesive. Insufficient bonding of urethane adhesive may allow unrestrained occupants to be ejected from the vehicle resulting in personal injury.

Caution: At least 24 hours are required for complete curing of repair material. The repair area should not be physically distrubed until after that time. Insufficient curing of urethane adhesive may allow unrestrained occupants to be ejected from the vehicle resulting in personal injury.

Caution: When replacing stationary windows, use Urethane Adhesive Kit GM P/N 12346392 (Canadian P/N 10952983), or a urethane adhesive system meeting GM Specification GM3651G, to maintain original installation integrity. Failure to use the urethane adhesive kit will result in poor retention of the window which may allow unrestrained occupants to be ejected from the vehicle resulting in personal injury.

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

1. Open the hood.
2. Place protective coverings around the hood.
3. Apply masking tape to the area around the windshield to protect painted surfaces and the headliner, and as an aid in cleanup after the windshield installation.
4. Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
5. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement in Body Front End.
6. Remove the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
7. Cover the defroster grille openings.
8. Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement .

Important: The windshield reveal molding fills the cavity between the body and the windshield. Do not reuse the reveal molding if the reveal molding is stretched or damaged.

9. Remove the windshield reveal molding. Refer to Roof Weld Joint Reveal Molding Replacement in Exterior Trim.
10. Remove the A-pillar interior trim. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
11. Using a sharp utility knife make a preliminary cut around the perimeter of the windshield. Cut as close to the edge of the windshield as possible.




Important: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the windshield when removing. This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the windshield.

12. Use the J 24402-A Glass Sealant (Knife) Remover or J 39032 Stationary Glass Removal Tool.
13. Push out on the windshield and insert wooden blocks between the windshield and the A-pillars.
14. With the aid of an assistant, use suctions cups to lift the windshield from the opening.
15. Remove the windshield from the vehicle.
16. The following components may reveal the causes of a broken windshield:

•	The flange of the windshield opening.

•	The windshield reveal molding.

•	The windshield.

17. Look for any of the following conditions in order to prevent damage to the windshield:

•	A high weld

•	Solder spots

•	Hardened spot weld sealer

•	Any obstruction or irregularity in the pinchweld flange

Important: If corrosion of the pinchweld flange is present, or if sheet metal repairs or replacements are necessary, refinish the pinchweld flange in order to present a clean primer only surface.

18. Inspect the pincweld flange.
19. If paint repairs are required, mask the flange bonding area prior to the application of the color coat in order to provide a clean primer only surface. Use material such as BASF DE17®, DuPont 2610®, and PPG DP40® products are approved for this application.
20. After repairing the opening as indicated, perform the following steps:
21. Inspect the condition of the windshield opening and the adhesive bead in order to determine which installation method you will use. Refer to Short Method Description or Extended Method Description for the guidelines.
22. Remove no more of the windshield urethane adhesive than necessary in order to maintain the original shape. This will ensure the proper clearance between the windshield and the pinchweld flange of the opening.
23. Clean around the edge of the inside surface of the windshield with one of the following cleaners:

•	GM Glass Cleaner P/N 1050427

•	A clean isopropyl alcohol dampened cloth

1. After repairing the opening as indicated, perform the following:
2. Thoroughly shake the pinchweld primer (#3 black) well.



3. Use a new dauber to apply the pinchweld primer (#1) to the primed surface of the flange (1) on the bonding area.
4. Allow the primer to dry for approximately 10 minutes.



5. Install the windshield reveal molding to the edge of the windshield. If the original reveal molding is damaged it must be replaced.
6. Install a new acoustic strip (if needed).
7. With the aid of an assistant, dry fit the window in the opening in order to determine the correct position.



8. Use masking tape (1,2) in order to mark the location of the windshield in the opening.
9. Slit the masking tape at the top edge of the windshield.



10. With the aid of an assistant remove the windshield.
11. Place the windshield inside up on a clean, protected surface.
12. If the you reuse the original window, remove all but a thin film of the existing urethane adhesive from the window surface, using a utility knife.
13. Clean the inside surface of the windshield with GM Glass Cleaner P/N 1050427.
14. If the extended installation method is being performed do the following:

14.1.

Remove all but approximately 2 mm (3/64 in) of the existing bead of adhesive from the pinchweld flange.

14.2.

Do not remove all traces of the adhesive, but all mounds or loose pieces should be removed.

14.3.

Thoroughly shake the pinchweld primer (#3 black) well.

14.4.

Use a new dauber in order to apply the pinchweld primer to the primed surface of the flange in the bonding area.

14.5.

Allow the primer to dry for approximately 10 minutes.




15. Install a new windshield upper reveal molding (1).




Important: Use care when applying the windshield prep (#1 clear) in order to prevent the windshield prep (#1 clear) from running into the vision area of the windshield. This windshield prep (#1 clear) may stain the viewing area of the windshield if not applied evenly. This windshield prep (#1 clear) dries almost instantly.

16. Using a new dauber, apply windshield prep (#1 clear) to an area approximately 10-16 mm (3/8-5/8 in) around the entire perimeter of the window inner surface.
17. Apply glass prep (#1 clear) to any exposed edges of the window.
18. Immediately wipe the primed area with a clean lint free cloth.



19. Thoroughly shake the windshield primer (#2 black) well.
20. Using a new dauber, apply the windshield primer (#2 black) to the same areas where you applied the windshield prep (#1 clear).
21. Allow the primer to dry for approximately 10 minutes.



22. Prior to application of the urethane adhesive, cut the tip of the applicator nozzle in order to provide the following bead sizes:

•	For the short method, cut the tip in order to provide an adhesive bead of approximately 6.0 mm (1/4 in).

•	For the extended method, cut the tip in order to provide an adhesive bead of approximately 12.7 mm (1/2 in) wide and 12.7 mm (1/2 in) high.




23. Using a cartridge-type caulking gun apply a smooth, continuous bead of urethane adhesive around the edge of the windshield where the primer was applied.
24. When using the short installation method, apply the urethane adhesive to the existing bead of urethane adhesive on the body.



25. When using the extended installation method, use the edge of the window or the inside edge of the reveal molding (1) as a guide for the nozzle in order to apply the urethane adhesive (2) to the inner surface of the windshield (3).



26. With the aid of an assistant, use rubber suction cups in order to install the window into the opening.



27. Align the tape on the windshield (2) and on the body (1).
28. Press the windshield firmly into place to wet-out and seat the urethane adhesive.



29. Tape the windshield to the body in order to minimize movement until the urethane adhesive cures.
30. Remove any excess urethane adhesive.




Important: Warm or hot water accelerates the cure of the adhesive. Do not direct a hard stream of high pressure water at the fresh urethane adhesive.

31. Use a soft spray of warm water in order to immediately water test the windshield.
32. Inspect the windshield for leaks.
33. If you found any leaks, use a plastic paddle in order to apply extra urethane at the leak point.
34. Retest the windshield for leaks.

Important: Use the following steps for the urethane adhesive.

35. These steps will properly cure the urethane adhesive.

•	Keep the vehicle at a room temperature of 21° C (70 F) at 30 percent relative humidity.

•	Allow a minimum of (6 hours) for the moisture curing urethane adhesive.

•	Allow a minimum of (1 to 1-1/2 hours) for the chemical curing urethane adhesive.

•	Partially lower a door window in order to prevent pressure build-ups when you close doors prior to the urethane adhesive cure.

•	Do not drive the vehicle until the urethane adhesive is fully cured.

•	Do not use compressed air in order to dry the urethane adhesive.

36. Install the A-pillar interior trim. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
37. Install the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
38. Install the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement in Body Front End.
39. Install the windshield wipers arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
40. Install the rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement
41. Remove the protective tape and the coverings from the windshield area .
42. Wipe the windshield area with a clean, dampened cloth using GM Glass Cleaner P/N 1050427 or isopropyl alcohol in order to clean the surface of the windshield of the excess urethane adhesive.

Allow to air dry.

43. Close the hood.