Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Windshield Replacement Windshield

Special ToolsJ 24402-A Glass Sealant (Cold Knife) RemoverJ 39032 Stationary Glass Removal ToolUse a urethane adhesive systems which meet GM Specification GM-3651GRemoval Procedure

Note:Before cutting out a stationary window, apply a double layer of masking tape aroundthe perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.

Open the hood.Remove the windshield wiper arms and blades. Refer toWindshield Wiper Arm Replacement.Remove the air inlet grille. Refer toAir Inlet Screen Replacement.Remove the interior windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer toWindshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement.Remove the rearview mirror. Refer toInside Rearview Mirror Replacement.Remove the remote control door lock receiver. Refer toRemote Control Door Lock Receiver Replacement.

Warning:Refer toDefroster Outlet Warning.

Cover the following parts to protect from broken glass:Upper dash padDefroster outlets and A/C outletsSeats and carpeting

Warning:Refer toGlass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning.

Using a utility knife, carefully cut the lace-(1) from the sides and the top edgeof the window to access the urethane adhesive bead, if equipped.

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

Remove the window from the urethane adhesive.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 24402-A glass sealant (cold knife) remover, J 39032 stationary glass removal tool, or equivalent to remove the window.

Note:Keep the cutting edge of the knife/tool against the window. Do this from inside thevehicle.

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

Note:If the retainers are cut off when removing the window it will be necessary to tapethe it in place.

With the aid of an assistant-(2), remove the windshield-(1) from the vehicle.Installation ProcedureInstall the windshield into the opening. Refer toAdhesive Installation of Windshields.Install the remote control door lock receiver. Refer toRemote Control Door Lock Receiver Replacement.Install the rearview mirror. Refer toInside Rearview Mirror Replacement.Install the interior windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer toWindshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement.Install the air inlet grille. Refer toAir Inlet Screen Replacement.Install the windshield wipers arms and blades. Refer toWindshield Wiper Arm Replacement.Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfacesand the interior trim.Close the hood.