Astra L4-1.8L (2009)
Windshield: Service and Repair
Windshield Replacement
Windshield Replacement
Special Tools
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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
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/Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement).
3. Remove the air inlet screen. Refer to Air Inlet Screen Replacement (See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Air Duct/Service and Repair/Air Inlet
Screen Replacement).
4. Remove the interior windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield 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).
Warning: Refer to Defroster Outlet Warning (See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service Precautions).
6. 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
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning (See: Body and Frame/Service Precautions/Technician Safety
Information/Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning).
7. 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. 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 39032 or equivalent to remove the window.
