The HUD windshield is about $465.00 from GMPartsdirect.com

Regular glass is about $270....

The HUD glass is expensive, but not excessive compared to the regular IMHO

I've carried $0 deductible on glass for many years. It pays for itself with one replacement.

Nick

 

good way to go

 

I guess the secret is to never NEED a replacement windshield.

 

Good to know

 

The side strips and the weatherstrip must be replaced. I can pull the part numbers tonight from the work order.

If the side strips are not replaced then the installer must spend a bunch of time removing the old adhesive on both parts and gluing them back on. They will not do this too much time. The new parts are peel n stick. They only cost a few dollars and FSM states to replace.

Insist on it.

 

I need these. Every time it rains for more than an hour or I use a pressure washer, my head liner gets wet and I get water down in the foot well sides.

 

me too

 

Reveal Moulding 100252847 and 100252848.

Those are for a convertible I believe it is the same for a coupe.

 

Cool Z is a coupe, right? Get this through a panel place or tell the dorks that put my glass in the last time "Here's the part numbers, put them in!"?

 

I just informed Safe-lite when they were taking the order for replacement and scheduling it that it is a requirement on Corvettes that the reveal moulding and weatherstrip must be replaced. The only other option on the reveal mounting per the factory service manual is to spend the time to completely remove all adhesive from both the windshield frame and the reveal moulding and apply a special adhesive. It was a non issue they said they are aware the side reveal moulding would be replaced. They ordered all parts from the Chevy dealer who provided the windshield as well. There is also a GM kit that they order which contains the coating material to put over exposed areas of the windshield frame prior to installing the new weatherstrip. This ensure there is no corrosion to the frame.

The weatherstrip has at the upper corners and the lower attach points peel n stick adhesive. The rest of the weatherstrip is attached with a few screws and then tucks into the reveal moulding on the side. The reveal moulding is the critical item for sealing out water intrusion.

If the installer doesn't know what they are doing one of the first mistakes they make is trying to pry those triangle plastic parts of the side trim off. That destroys those parts. It is an entire assembly that is attached with a few screws. I read through the steps to replace and made myself well aware, I watched and questioned these guys to ensure they knew how to replace the windshield.

There is a special procedure for removing the wiper blades, the first step is they are moved to the resting place when in the on position, then key turned to off and normally you mark the windshield with tape. Since the windshield is being replaced, they will have to eye ball the position during blade installation. It also requires proper torque. I'll have to go look the value up and edit this post. (Most shops have no idea of the procedure GM stipulates.)

There is no adhesive that holds the weatherstrip on, some shops will try to cut corners and reuse the weatherstrip which means they damage the old removing it and squirt adhesive in the channel in hopes of sealing the old weatherstrip back in like other cars. That channel is designed for no adhesive.

Another item is proper removal and installation of the rear view mirror. Most models are removed by grasping the mirror with both hands at the ends and gently rocking it while lifting. That releases the mirror and it slides off. Installation, it must slide down on the mount plate and a loud click must be heard while it snaps into place. Otherwise the mirror will wiggle free and vibrate. It is a very tricky procedure to install it, just doing it wrong in any manner and it will crack the new windshield.

Proper installation ensures a water-tight vehicle and no corrosion.

 

 

If all this is in the service manuals, I have all three. Just let me know what pages and I'll show it to the glass guys after I read through it and high light specs. Then I'll take the day off and watch them put it on. It rained all day yesterday and then again came pouring down for an hour or two around 3AM. Sick of the wet head liner. I'm going to make 'em replace it or take 'em to small claims court.

 

Side Retainer Replacement 8-810. (This is the procedure if they choose to reuse old part.)

Rear view mirror Replacement 8-828.

Windshield Replacement 8-831.
Installation and lots of details 8-835.

 

I'd just get a used 02+ Z06 windshield. Will be half the price and you'll get everything you need plus it's lighter.

 

Cool, thanks. They boogerd up the old part with sealant, which didn't work, obviously. I need new parts.

 

Bit Viper,
I have been calling around and getting so many different numbers for the windshield for my 00 vert. I even had one company tell me that unless I replaced with the HUD specific windshield I would get never ending trouble lights on the computer.
I looked at your post and have not been able to get anyone to go with this number as there are saying it is not compatable.
Any tips on where the company you used got the glass? Was it direct from AP Technoglass?
Thanks in advance for your help.

 

Hmmm have you checked with Gene Culley? Or order from GMPartdirect.com as indicated in the first post on this page?

GM parts! Are you installing it or having someone install it? Cause they normally just order it through a local Chevy dealer, when its in the schedule the install. Your ins company takes care of it all.

 

Looked at my FSM and it said there are two kinds of sealers approved. One takes like 8 hours to cure and has to be over 70ºF. I can't take a risk of fixing my leak until spring.
The other says it takes an hour, but no mention of temp range.

 

I am about to replace the windshield in my 2001 cpe with HUD.
There seems to be some conflicting opinions on whether you need to spend $1500 for the correct windshield or if a stock windshield would work. Help me out please.


OEM windshields are more expensive however they are designed specifically for that exact vehicle. They are made to withstand the impact of the airbag in the event of a situation upon where the airbag gets deployed.

Aftermarket windshields are known to not fit correctly, have air and water leaks and also made with thinner glass (breaks easier).

If safety is a concern then go with OEM.

just my 2cents-

 

Thinking twice of calling my insurance, do you guys know if my windshield was scratch pretty bad, to a point it can not be buffed out, would my insurance cover this?