Removal Procedure
Tools Required
• | J 24402-A Glass
Sealant Remover (Cold Knife) |
• | J 39032 Stationary
Glass Removal Tool |
• | Solvent for cleaning the window (use GM Glass Cleaner P/N 1050427
or equivalent |
• | Household cartridge-type caulking gun |
• | Commercial-type utility knife used to cut around the edge of the
window |
Caution: If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into
the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.
- Place protective coverings around the window removal area.
- Apply masking tape to the painted surfaces around the windshield
in order to prevent paint damage.
- Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to
Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement
in Wipers/ Washer System.
- Remove the rear view mirror.
Refer to
Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement
.
- Disconnect the electrical lead for the night vision rearview mirror,
if equipped.
- Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to
Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement
in Wipers/ Washer System.
- Remove the antenna, if equipped. Refer to
Radio Antenna Replacement
in Entertainment.
- Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to
Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement
in Body Front End.
- Remove the door sealing weatherstrip from the upper pinchweld
flange.
- Remove the lower windshield supports (2), if equipped.
Important: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the windshield, this will
allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the windshield.
- Use the J 24402-A
and J 39032
to remove
the windshield.
11.1. | Cut the windshield from the door pillars while working from the
outside of the vehicle. |
11.2. | Cut the windshield from the bottom and then the top of the windshield
while working from inside of the vehicle. |
- Remove the windshield from the vehicle with aid of an assistant.
- The following components may reveal the causes of a broken windshield:
• | The flange of the windshield opening |
• | The windshield reveal molding |
- Look for any of the following problems in order to help prevent
future breakage of the windshield:
• | Hardened spot weld sealer |
• | Any other obstruction or irregularity in the pinchweld flange. |
- Inspect the condition of the windshield opening and the adhesive
bead to determine which installation method should be used. Refer to
Short Method Description
or
Extended Method Description
for guidelines.
Important: If corrosion of the pinchweld flange is present, or if sheet metal repairs
or replacements are required, the pinchweld flange must be refinished in order
to present a clean primer only surface. If paint repairs are required,
mask the flange bonding area prior to applying the color coat in
order to provide a clean primer only surface. Materials such as
BASF DE17 ®, DuPont 2610 ® and PPG DP40 ®,
or equivalent product are approved for this application.
- After repairing the opening as indicated, perform the following steps:
- Shake the pinchweld primer (#3 black) well.
- Use a new dauber to apply
the primer (1) to the primed surface of the flange in the bonding area.
- Allow the primer to dry for approximately 10 minutes.
Installation Procedure
- Install the lower windshield supports (2).
- With the aid of an assistant,
dry fit the windshield in the opening in order to determine the correct way
to position the windshield in the opening.
- Use masking tape in order
to mark the location of the (1) windshield in the opening.
- Slit the masking tape at the top edge of the windshield.
- Remove the windshield from the opening.
- Place the windshield inside up on a clean, protected surface.
- If the original window is being reused, remove all but a thin
film of the existing urethane adhesive from the window surface using a utility
knife or equivalent.
- Clean the inside surface of the windshield with GM Glass Cleaner
P/N 1050427 or equivalent.
- If an extended method installation is being performed:
9.1. | Remove all but a thin film of the existing bead of adhesive from
the pinchweld flange. |
9.2. | It is not necessary to remove all traces of adhesive, but there
should not be any mounds or loose pieces left. |
9.3. | Shake the pinchweld primer (#3 black) well. |
9.4. | Use a new dauber to apply the primer to any exposed painted surfaces
(or scratches in the metal) of the flange in the bonding area. |
9.5. | Allow the primer to dry for approximately 10 minutes. |
Important: Use the following procedure:
- Use care when applying the windshield prep (#1 clear) in order to prevent
the windshield prep from running into the vision area of the windshield.
This primer dries almost instantly and may stain the viewing area of
the windshield.
- If installing a new window:
11.1. | Use a new dauber, to apply the windshield prep (#1 clear) to
the area approximately 10 mm to 16 mm (3/8 in to 5/8 in) around the
entire perimeter of the glass inner surface (reference the illustration
of the primer/bonding areas). |
11.2. | Apply the windshield prep (#1 clear) to any exposed edges of the
window. |
11.3. | Wipe the primed area immediately with a lint free cloth. |
- Shake the windshield primer
(#2 black) well.
12.1. | Use a new dauber, to apply the windshield primer (#2 black) to
the same areas that the windshield prep (#1 clear) was applied. |
12.2. | Allow the primer (2) to dry for approximately 6 minutes. |
- Cut the tip of the applicator
nozzle as follows:
13.1. | If short method installation is being used, cut the tip to provide
an adhesive bead of approximately 6.0 mm (1/4 in). |
13.2. | If extended installation method is being used, cut the tip to
provide an adhesive bead of approximately 12.7 mm (1/2 in) wide and
12.7 mm (1/2 in) high. |
- Use a cartridge type caulking
gun, to apply a smooth continuous bead of urethane adhesive.
- When using the short installation method, apply the urethane adhesive
to the existing bead of urethane adhesive on the body.
- When using the extended
installation method,
use the edge of the windshield or the inside edge of the reveal molding as
a guide for the nozzle in order to apply the (2) urethane adhesive to the
inner surface of the (3) windshield.
- Use rubber suction cups,
and with the aid of a assistant, install the windshield into the opening.
- Place the windshield on the lower supports if equipped.
- Align the tape on the
windshield and the body.
- Press the windshield (2) firmly into place.
- Tape the windshield to body in order to minimize movement.
21.1. | Remove any excess urethane adhesive that may have squeezed out
from the body. |
21.2. | Use a soft spray of water in order to water test the windshield
immediately. |
21.3. | Warm or hot water is preferred in order to accelerate the cure
of urethane adhesive. |
21.4. | Do not direct a hard stream of high pressure water at fresh urethane
adhesive. |
Important: Inspect the windshield for leaks.
- If any leaks are found, use a plastic paddle in order to apply extra
urethane at the leak point.
- Retest windshield for leaks.
- Use the following procedure in order to properly cure the urethane
adhesive.
• | Allow the vehicle to remain at room temperature of 22 °C
( 72° F) at 30% or less relative humidity. |
• | Allow a minimum of ( 6 hours) for the moisture curing urethane
adhesive. |
• | Allow a minimum of ( 1 to 1½ hours ) for the chemical curing
urethane adhesive. |
• | Partially lower a door window to prevent pressure build ups when
closing doors prior to urethane adhesive cure. |
• | Do not drive the vehicle until the urethane adhesive is cured. |
• | Do not use compressed air in order to dry the urethane adhesive. |
- Install the door sealing weatherstrip to the upper pinchweld flange.
- Install the air inlet grille. Refer to
Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement
in Body Front End.
- Install the antenna, if equipped.
Radio Antenna Replacement
in Entertainment.
- Install the windshield wiper arms. Refer to
Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement
in Wipers/ Washer System.
- Remove the tape from the painted surfaces.
- Connect the electrical lead for the night vision rearview mirror,
if equipped.
- Install the rearview mirror.
Refer to
Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement
Rearview Mirror Replacement .