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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 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. Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  2. Remove the antenna, if equipped. Refer to Fixed Antenna Mast Replacement in Entertainment.
  3. Open the hood.
  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 Rearview Mirror Support Installation .
  6. Caution: If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.

  7. Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:
  8. • Upper dash pad
    • Defroster outlets and A/C outlets
    • Seats and carpeting
  9. Remove the defroster vent grille.
  10. Remove the drip rail seals from the pinchweld flange.
  11. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.

  12. Object Number: 259374  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 (1) is a one piece molding and fills the cavities between the body and windshield (2).

  13. If the windshield reveal molding (1) is stretched or damaged, do not reuse.

  14. Object Number: 379905  Size: SH
  15. Remove the window reveal molding. if equipped.
  16. Grasp the lower corner of the window reveal molding by hand and slowly pull the reveal molding away from the window.

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


    Object Number: 326804  Size: SH
  17. Remove the lower windshield supports (1) from the cowl panel, if equipped.

  18. Object Number: 71179  Size: SH

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

  19. This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the window.
  20. • Leave a base of urethane on the pinchweld flange.
    • The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
    • UseJ 24402-A , J 39032 or equivalent in order to remove the window.

    Object Number: 379883  Size: SH
  21. 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.

  22. Object Number: 441419  Size: SH
  23. 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. Install the defroster grille.
  3. Install the windshield garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  4. Install the drip rail seals to the pinchweld flange.
  5. Install the inside rearview mirror. Refer to Rearview Mirror Support Installation .
  6. Install the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement in Body Front End.
  7. Close the hood.
  8. Install the antenna, if equipped. Fixed Antenna Mast Replacement in Entertainment.
  9. Install the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  10. Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.