On the way back from Bloomington Gold on Monday a rock or ? put a decent bullseye in my windshield near the heads up display viewing area. The glass company attempted the injection repair but it resulted in making about a 3" crack and now the windshield requires replacement. A correct replacement has been ordered through a local dealer and should be here by Wednesday. Has anyone had any experiences with this procedure and are there any things I should be aware of? I'm not sure if the C6 is different than the C5 in terms of installation and am just concerned that the installer may have not done one yet and I don't want to be the test mule with mouldings scratched, etc. I have indicated my concern to the glass company, but not sure how much they are really listening; to them it's just another job.

 

sorry to hear, perhaps you could come back and let us know your experience.

 

Just curious, what does a replacement windshield cost? I've heard that they are $$$ because of the special glass treatment for the HUD area. Every time I find myself behind a gravel truck on the freeway, I try to get around them as quickly as I can

 

I don't believe there is any special glass treatment. I have been in plenty of cars that have a reflection in their windshield from the dash.

 

I had to have my windshield replaced 3 months ago, with HUD and Onstar . I decided to use OEM part and total was 2000.00 including the labor(132.00 an hour ). Insurance took care of it. Windshield place can get right part ordered by using the VIN number.

 

To get it back to original looking form you gotta use the HUD windshield. You might be able to use the non-HUD windshield but the reflection woun't be as clear.

I don't see why you wouldn't go with HUD windshield since insurance will take care of it.

 

As per the SM:

2005 Chevrolet Corvette


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Windshield Replacement

Tools Required


• J 24402-A Glass Sealant Cold Knife Remover

• J 39032 Stationary Glass Removal Tool

• Urethane Adhesive Kit or Equivalent

• Isopropyl Alcohol or Equivalent

• Cartridge-type Caulking Gun

• Commercial-type Utility Knife

• Razor Blade Scraper

• Suction Cups

• Plastic Paddle

Removal Procedure
Open the hood.
Lower the door windows.
Important: Before cutting out a stationary window, apply a double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and inner trim.


Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Wiper Arm, Blade, Insert Replacement - Front .
Perform the appropriate step:
- For the coupe, remove the roof lift-off panel.

- For the convertible, lower the folding top.





Remove the hood air inlet screen seal. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .



Remove the air inlet screen panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
Remove the lower windshield supports (1) from the cowl panel, if equipped.



Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to Rearview Mirror Replacement .
Caution: If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.

Cover the following parts to protect from broken glass:
The upper dash pad
The defroster outlets and the A/C outlets
The seats and the carpeting




Remove the windshield weatherstrip. Refer to Weatherstrip Replacement .



Remove the windshield side reveal moldings. Refer to Side Reveal Molding Replacement .



Remove the windshield side garnish moldings and retainer clips from the windshield frame



Remove the 4 rearmost screws that attach the top of the fender to the wheelhouse.
Important: Tape or otherwise protect the fender from the cutting tool.


Reposition the top of the fender for tool access.



Important: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.


This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the window.
- Leave a base of urethane on the pinchweld flange.

- The only suitable lubrication is clear water.

- Use J 24402-A , J 39032 or equivalent in order to remove the window.





Remove the bottom of the window from the urethane adhesive using a long utility knife or similar tool. Keep the cutting edge of the utility knife against the glass. Do this from inside the vehicle.



Remove the windshield (1) from the vehicle with the aid of an assistant (2) .
Installation Procedure
Install a stationary window into the opening. Refer to Urethane Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows .



Install the windshield side reveal moldings. Refer to Side Reveal Molding Replacement .



Install the windshield weatherstrip. Refer to Weatherstrip Replacement .
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.





Install the fender mounting screws.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in).





Install the air inlet screen. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .



Install the air inlet screen seal. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
Install the windshield wiper arms and washer hoses. Refer to Wiper Arm, Blade, Insert Replacement - Front .



Install the windshield side garnish moldings.



Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to Rearview Mirror Replacement .
Perform the appropriate step:
- For the coupe, install the roof lift-off panel.

- For the convertible, raise and close the folding top.

Close the door windows.
Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
Close the hood.