Rainier AWD L6-4.2L (2007)
Windshield: Removal and Replacement
Windshield Replacement
WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT
TOOLS REQUIRED
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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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Urethane Adhesive Kit GM P/N 12346392 or Equivalent
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Isopropyl Alcohol or Equivalent
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Cartridge-type Caulking Gun
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Commercial-type Utility Knife
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Razor Blade Scraper
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Suction Cups
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Plastic Paddle
IMPORTANT: 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.
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. 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.
Open the hood.
2. CAUTION: If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.
Cover and 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
3. Remove the fixed antenna mast, if equipped.
4. Remove the windshield wiper arms.
5. Remove the cowl air inlet grille panel.
6. Remove the push-pins (2) from the front door sealing weatherstrips (1) located at the base of the pillar.
7. Reposition the front door sealing weatherstrips (1) in order to access the side reveal molding screws.It is not necessary to remove the front door
