LaCrosse V6-3.8L (2009)
Windshield: Removal and Replacement
Windshield Replacement
Special Tools
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J 24402-A Glass Sealant Remover (Cold Knife)
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J 39032 Stationary Glass Removal Tool
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Use a urethane adhesive systems which meet GM Specification GM 3651G:
Removal Procedure
Note: When ordering a windshield or door windows, verify if the vehicles is equipped with or without CE1 (RAINSENSE(TM)) or Y91
(RAINSENSE(TM) and luxury edition) and order accordingly. The windshield and door windows have Quiet Tuning acoustic lamination. Due to the
difference in processing, along with the difference in the curvature of the window, the optics of the window may appear wavy on a cross-car view from
the outside of the vehicle. This is a normal condition and the windshield should not be replaced for this condition. The view through the window from the
driver's position is clear and not affected.
Note: 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 (See: Wiper and Washer Systems/Wiper
Arm/Service and Repair).
3. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (See: Body and Frame/Cowl/Cowl Moulding / Trim/Service and Repair).
4. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding /
Trim/Trim Panel/Service and Repair).
5. Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement (See: Body and Frame/Mirrors/Service and Repair/Inside Rearview
Mirror Replacement).
6. Disconnect the rain senor connector, if equipped.
7. Disconnect the diversity antenna, if equipped.
Warning
If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.
8. Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:
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Upper dash pad
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Defroster outlets and A/C outlets
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Seats and carpeting
9. Remove the lower windshield supports (1) from the cowl panel, if equipped.
