3-20
1997/98 Chevrolet Corvette
Collision Repair
Windshield Frame Assembly
Fig.␣ 3.40 — Remove Upper Plenum to
Gain Access to Lower Plenum Bonding Areas
Fig.␣ 3.41 — Install Adhesive to Service Part
4
Drill out the close-end rivets securing the
upper plenum to the windshield frame. Apply
heat to the upper plenum side of the bond
area and pry up on the panel to remove it
(Fig.␣ 3.40).
Notice: Use care not to damage the
plenums. If they are damaged during the
removal process, they should be replaced.
5
With the upper plenum removed, the
adhesive bonds attaching the windshield
frame to the lower plenum can be accessed.
Apply heat and pry as necessary to break the
windshield frame loose from the lower
plenum.
6
From inside the vehicle, remove all hardware
attaching the instrument panel supports to
the windshield frame assembly.
7
Remove bolts attaching cross-car brace, heat
and break loose adhesive bonds and remove
brace from vehicle.
8
Remove bolts attaching windshield frame to
the front hinge pillars (see Fig.␣ 3.38).
9
Heat and break loose adhesive bonds along
front and rear edges of the front body hinge
pillars. Remove damaged windshield frame.
Notice: Use due care and caution when
removing the windshield frame not to
damage any internal components of the
vehicle.
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1
Remove all remaining adhesive, and scuff all
bonding surfaces to ensure proper adhesion.
(Refer to SMC Repair Procedures.)
2
Clean and prepare all bonding surfaces as
necessary. (Refer to SMC Repair Procedures.)
Important: Prior to refinishing, refer to
GM P/N 4901 Refinish Manual for
recommended products.
3
Apply approved anti-corrosion primer.
Notice: DO NOT top-coat any bonding
surface.
4
Apply adhesive to the bonding surfaces of
the new windshield frame and install
(Fig.␣ 3.41). Bolt the windshield frame service
part to the front pillars.
5
Apply adhesive to attach lower plenum
to windshield frame, drill holes and use
close-end rivets (GM P/N 9418420 or,
equivalent) to hold plenum secure while
adhesive cures.
