Tools Required

J 36863 Glass Removal Tool

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

Important: 

1. Remove the screw and the inside rearview mirror from the vehicle. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement .
2. Remove the sunshades from the vehicle. Refer to Sunshade Replacement
3. Remove the sunshade supports from the vehicle. Refer to Sunshade Anchor Replacement
4. Gently pry loose each windshield pillar trim panel using a flat-bladed tool. Refer to Upper Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.



5. Remove the front assist handle. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement .
6. Remove the wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement .
7. Remove the cowl vent grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
8. Pull loose the drip rail weather-strip along the windshield side reveal molding.



9. Remove the windshield side reveal molding.
10. Use a knife in order to cut the windshield upper reveal molding.
11. Remove the windshield upper reveal molding from the vehicle.
12. Use J 36863 in order to cut the urethane from the inside of the vehicle.
13. Remove the windshield from the vehicle.
14. Trim the adhesive around the entire perimeter of the windshield opening in order to ensure that the adhesive is equally even.
15. Clean a knife using alcohol or petroleum distillate in order to remove any dirt or oil from the knife.
16. Use the knife in order to smooth the remaining adhesive around the body side. Ensure that the adhesive is uniform in thickness, within 1 - 2 mm (0.04-0.08 in).
17. If the windshield is to be reused, clean the adhesive from the windshield. Do not damage the primer-coated surface.
18. Using a clean, alcohol-dampened cloth, clean the surface of the windshield where the adhesive will be applied (around the edge of the inside surface).
19. Allow the windshield to air-dry for at least 10 minutes.
20. Clean any loose material from the windshield opening.

1. Position (dry fit) the windshield (2) in the opening.



2. Apply a piece of masking tape over edge of the windshield and the adjacent roof and the body pillars.
3. Slit the tape vertically at the edge of the windshield. During installation, align the tape on the windshield with the tape on the body in order to guide the windshield into the desired position.
4. Install the windshield (2).
5. Install the windshield reveal molding. Refer to Windshield Side Reveal Molding Replacement.



6. Shake the primers vigorously that are provided in the urethane adhesive kit GM P/N 12346284 or equivalent.
7. Use the Glass Prep Primer (1) (Clear Number 1) on the window prior to the Glass Primer (Black Number 2). The Glass Prep Primer (Clear Number 1) does not require drying time.
8. Apply the Glass Prep Primer (Black Number 2) around the entire perimeter of the windshield edge and 10 mm (3/8 inch) inboard on the inner surface.

Allow the Glass Prep Primer (Black Number 2) to dry for 6-10 minutes.




9. Apply the Pinch-Weld Primer (2) (Black Number 3) to the pinch-weld area. Allow the primer to dry for 10 minutes.



10. Apply a smooth continuous bead of urethane adhesive (1) around the edge of the windshield (3) where the primer was applied.
11. With the aid of an assistant, use suction cups in order to lift the windshield into the opening.
12. With the windshield centered in the opening, use the previously-applied tape guides in order to carefully place the windshield in the proper position.
13. Press the windshield firmly in order to wet-out and seat the urethane adhesive.

•	Using a small disposable brush or flat-bladed tool, paddle the material around the edge of the windshield in order to ensure a water tight seal.

•	If needed, paddle additional material in order to fill the voids in the seal.

•	Do not cause an appearance problem by creating excessive squeeze-out.




14. Apply tape to the windshield and the roof until the urethane adhesive cures.
15. Watertest the vehicle immediately using a soft spray.

•	Use warm or hot water if available.

•	Do not direct a hard stream of water at the fresh urethane adhesive material.

•	If any leaks are found, paddle in extra urethane adhesive at the leak point using a small disposable brush or flat-bladed tool.

•	Water applied on top of the urethane adhesive, either during the watertest or as a separate operation, will hasten the cure of the urethane adhesive.

16. Install the windshield wiper arms and the wiper blades. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement and Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement in Wipers/Washer System.
17. Install the front assist handle. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement
18. Install the windshield pillar trim panel. Refer to Upper Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
19. Install the sunshade supports. Refer to Sunshade Anchor Replacement
20. Install the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement
21. Install the rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement
22. Remove the protective tape from around the windshield.
23. Clean excess urethane adhesive from the surface of the windshield using a clean, alcohol-dampened cloth.
24. Allow the windshield to air dry for at least 10 minutes.