Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Windshield Replacement
Special Tools
- BO-24402-A Glass Sealant Remover (Cold Knife)
- BO-39032 Stationary Glass Removal Tool
- Use an adhesive that is approved by GM
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
- Removal Procedure
-
- Open the hood.
- Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement.
- Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement.
- Remove the inside rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement.
- Remove the interior windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield
Side Garnish Molding Replacement.
Warning:
If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets,
it can be blown into the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.
- Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:
- Upper dash pad
- Defroster outlets and A/C outlets
- Seats and carpeting
Warning:
Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning.
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.
- Using the appropriate tool, carefully cut the windshield reveal molding?€‰(1)
in order to access the auto-adhesive bead. Refer to Windshield Upper Reveal
Molding Replacement.
Note:
Keep the cutting edge of the appropriate tool against the
window. There are window locating pins, one in each upper corner of the
window. Use care Not to remove or cut them off when removing the window.
If the window locator pins are cut, it will be necessary to tape the window
in place.
- This will allow the auto-adhesive to be separated from the window.
- Leave a base of auto-adhesive on the pinchweld flange.
- The only suitable lubrication is clean water.
- Use BO-24402-A Glass Sealant Remover (Cold Knife).
- BO-39032 Stationary Glass Removal Tool, or equivalent in order
to remove the window.
- Use the appropraite tool to remove the bottom of the window from the auto-adhesive.
Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window. Do this from inside the
vehicle.
- With an assistant, remove the window?€‰(2) from the vehicle. Check that
the retainers?€‰(1) are still attached to the window before installing.
- Installation Procedure
-
- Install the windshield into the opening. Refer to Adhesive Installation
of Windshields.
- Install the rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement.
- Install the interior windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield
Side Garnish Molding Replacement.
- Install the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement.
- Install the windshield wipers arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement.
- Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the
painted surfaces and the interior trim.
- Close the hood.
Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Cover Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Cover
...
Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Disable the SIR system, if equipped. ...
Other materials:
Cargo Center Courtesy Lamp Bulb Replacement (Sedan)
Cargo Center Courtesy Lamp Bulb Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Rear Compartment Courtesy Lamp
Refer to Rear Compartment Courtesy Lamp Replacement
2
Cargo Lamp Bulb
...
Front Side Door Weatherstrip Replacement - Body Side
Front Side Door Weatherstrip Replacement - Body Side
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the upper center pillar trim. Refer to Center Pillar Upper
Trim Panel Replacement.
Remove the lower center pillar t ...
Strut Assembly Removal and Installation
Special Tools
CH 49375 Strut Rod Nut Socket
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools
Removal Procedure
Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. ...
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