HHR L4-2.2L (2007)
Windshield: Removal and Replacement
Windshield Replacement
WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT
TOOLS REQUIRED
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J 24402-A Glass Sealant Cold Knife Remover
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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
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the windshield wiper arms and blades.
2. Remove the air inlet grille.
3. Remove the roof rail weatherstrip to the top of the window, Do not remove completely.
4. Remove the interior windshield pillar garnish moldings.
5. Remove the rearview mirror.
6. CAUTION: Refer to Defroster Outlet Caution.
Cover the following parts to protect 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
7. CAUTION: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution.
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. IMPORTANT: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.
Remove the window from the urethane adhesive.
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Leave a base of urethane approximately 2 mm (0.078 in) on the pinch-weld flange.
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The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
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Use J 24402-A , J 39032 , or equivalent to remove the window.
