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For 1990-2009 cars only

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
    • 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 T-tops, if equipped.
  3. Remove the wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  4. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement in Body Front End.
  5. Remove the inside rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement .
  6. Remove the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  7. Caution: If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.

  8. Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:
  9. • Upper dash pad
    • Defroster outlets and A/C outlets
    • Seats and carpeting

    Object Number: 296235  Size: SH

    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.

    Important: The windshield reveal molding (2) fills the cavities between the body and windshield.

  10. If the windshield reveal molding is stretched or damaged it can not be reused it must be replaced.

  11. Object Number: 379905  Size: SH
  12. Remove the windshield reveal molding from the windshield (1). Refer to Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows .
  13. Grasp the lower corner of the windshield reveal molding by hand and slowly pull the reveal molding away from the windshield.

    If the windshield reveal molding will not release, use a utility knife in order to cut around the windshield in order to remove the windshield reveal molding.


    Object Number: 326804  Size: SH
  14. Remove the lower windshield supports to the cowl panel, if equipped.

  15. Object Number: 71179  Size: SH

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

  16. This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the window.
  17. • 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.

    Object Number: 379883  Size: SH
  18. Remove the bottom of the windshield from the urethane adhesive using a long utility knife or similar tool. Keep the cutting edge of the utility knife against the glass.

  19. Object Number: 441419  Size: SH
  20. Remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle with the aid of an assistant (2).

Installation Procedure

  1. Install a stationary window into the opening. Refer to Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows .
  2. Remove the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  3. Install the inside rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement .
  4. Install the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement in Body Front End.
  5. Install the wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  6. Install the T-tops, if equipped.
  7. Close the hood.
  8. Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.