I'm needing to know some info on how to remove the rear glass in an Aveo without breaking it. A lady I work with asked me to track down a rear windshield for her Aveo do to she couldn't afford to have it replaced by a glass shop, so after a few weeks of doing some calling around to my local junk yards I was able to find a 04 Chevy Aveo like hers. So know the hard part come into play and that is removing the rear glass on that 04 so it can be put in her car. I found a removal kit threw my local auto parts store but not really for sure if that is what I am gonna need to remove the rear glass. I used this same kit to remove the rear glass om my 88 model Oldsmobile but there is a big age difference so I really don't know it it would be along the same lines to remove the glass. Is this what I am needing to get and if so how hard would it be to use to cut threw the adhesive on the rear glass. Any and all advice will be very helpful in this matter. Thanks.

4 Pull the windshield off the frame of the Aveo.

Make sure you use safety glasses and gloves in case the glass shatters.

I can't afford it to shatter because that is the only Aveo I have been able to find at a junkyard.

I meant in case you shatter the one you are pulling out. Breaking the glass free from the urethan adhesive creates a lot of stress.

When you intall the new one, make sure the edge of the replacement glass is absolutely clear of any old adhesive or any other contamination. Same for the weld flange on the vehicle where the glass interfaces. If there is any disruption to a smooth surface between the two you run the risk of leaks, and possibly cracking the glass. If there is a high point between the glass and the sheet metal all the stress of pushing the glass into place will be focused on that one point, and the glass could crack.

The tempered glass is usually pretty tough. As long as you take your time to cut the urethane you should be fine. Trying to save a windshield from a wrecking yard is way harder, they crack super easy.

Also can you remove the plastic molding from the car without using a trim removal tool, maybe use a flat head or something? Also the kit I was talking about it actually a few thing and one of them is steel looking string that you attach two handles to to use a two person saw I would be guessing.

Once you get the wire fed through the urethane yes you for sure want to use the two Handel thing to cut the glue. Just be careful not to saw into the glass always pull the tool towards the body and not the glass.

What about the plastic molding can I use a flat head to remove it or not?

Tools Required

J 24402-A Glass Sealant Remover

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Disconnect the rear window defogger electrical connectors, left side electrical connector shown, right side electrical connector similar.

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Remove the weatherstrip around the rear window.

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Using the J 24402-A (1), cut the adhesive around the rear window.

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Remove the rear window from the vehicle.
Using a knife, remove the adhesive from the rear window.
Using a knife, remove the adhesive from the rear window frame.
Installation Procedure


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Install the new weatherstrip to the rear window.

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Apply tape to the new weatherstrip and the rear window to hold the weatherstrip in place.
Apply the adhesive primer to the rear window frame and the perimeter of the rear window.

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Caution: Insufficient curing of urethane adhesive may allow unrestrained occupants to be ejected from the vehicle resulting in personal injury.

• For the moisture-curing type of urethane adhesive, allow a minimum of 6 hours at 21°C (70°F) or greater and with at least 30 percent relative humidity. Allow at least 24 hours for the complete curing of the urethane adhesive.
• For the chemical-curing type of urethane adhesive, allow a minimum of 1 hour .
Do NOT physically disturb the repair area until after these minimum times have elapsed.
Apply glass adhesive to the rear window frame.

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Install the rear window into the rear window frame.
Reposition the tape over the weatherstrip, the rear window, and the rear window frame to hold the rear window in place.
Let the adhesive dry for 24 hours.
Remove the tape.
Check for waterleaks by pouring water on the rear window. If a leak is found, dry the window and fill the area that leaks with adhesive. If the leak persists, remove the rear window and repeat the entire procedure.
Connect the rear window defogger electrical connectors, left side electrical connector shown, right side electrical connector similar.
Connect the negative battery cable.