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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2008 🢒 Astra 🢒 Body Systems 🢒 Fixed and Moveable Windows 🢒 Windshield Replacement

Special Tools

    • 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. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the windshield wiper arms and blades. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement .
  3. Remove the air inlet screen. Refer to Air Inlet Screen Replacement .
  4. Remove the interior windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement .
  5. Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement .

    6. Caution: Refer to Defroster Outlet Caution in the Preface section.

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

    Caution: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 379905 Size: SH
  7. Using a utility knife, carefully cut the exposed reveal molding (1) from the sides and the top edge of the windshield to access the urethane adhesive bead, if equipped.
  8. Remove the window from the urethane adhesive.
    9. • Leave a base of urethane approximately 2 mm (0.078 in) on the pinch-weld flange.
    • The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
    • Use J 39032 or equivalent to remove the window.

    Object Number: 379883 Size: SH

    Important: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window. Do this from inside the vehicle.

  9. If necessary, use a long utility knife or similar tool to remove the bottom corners of the windshield from the urethane adhesive.

    10. Object Number: 441419 Size: SH
  10. With the aid of an assistant (2), remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the windshield into the opening. Refer to Adhesive Installation of Windshields .
  2. Install the rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement .
  3. Install the interior windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement .
  4. Install the air inlet screen. Refer to Air Inlet Screen Replacement .
  5. Install the windshield wipers arms and blades. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement .
  6. Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
  7. Close the hood.