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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2006 🢒 ION 🢒 Body 🢒 Stationary Windows 🢒 Windshield Replacement

Tools Required

    • 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 in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  3. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement in Body Front End.
  4. Remove the windshield frame appliques. Refer to Windshield Frame Applique Replacement .
  5. Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement .

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


    Object Number: 880612 Size: MH
  6. Cover the following parts to protect from broken glass:
    7. • Upper dash pad
    • Defroster outlets and A/C outlets
    • Seats and carpeting

    Object Number: 326804 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.

  7. Remove the lower windshield supports (1) from the cowl panel, if equipped.
  8. Cut the urethane adhesive along the windshield pillars:
    9. • Leave a base of urethane on the pinchweld flange.
    • The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
    • From the outside of the car, use J 39032 to cut the urethane along the sides of the window.
  9. From the inside of the car, cut the urethane bead along the top and the bottom of the windshield.

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

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 880612 Size: MH
  1. Install a stationary window into the opening. Refer to Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows .
  2. Install the rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement .
  3. Install the front upper garnish molding . Refer to Roof Weld Joint Reveal Molding Replacement - Front in Exterior Trim.
  4. Install the windshield frame appliques. Refer to Windshield Frame Applique Replacement in Exterior Trim.
  5. Install the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement in Body Front End.
  6. Install the windshield wipers arms and blades. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  7. Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
  8. Close the hood.