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Marks/Stains on Windshield When Wet (Clean Windshield) (09-08-48-002A)
Reference number: 09-08-48-002A
Supersedes refnos: 09-08-48-002
Marks/Stains on Windshield When Wet (Clean Windshield)
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
| Affected Model(s): | 2010 and Prior Passenger Cars and Trucks (Including Saturn and Saab); 2010 and Prior HUMMER H2, H3 |
| Supercedes: | This bulletin is being revised to update the models and model years. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 09-08-48-002 (Section 08 - Body and Accessories). |
Condition
Some owners may comment that marks/stains appear on the windshield when the windshield is wet.
Cause
This condition may be caused by contact between the windshield and the vacuum hoses or other tools used in the assembly process. This contact may leave a residue that creates a water repellent surface on the glass which, in wet conditions, appear as marks/stains on the surface.
Correction
To clean the windshield, use Eastwood Glass Polishing Compound*. Follow the manufacturer's directions for product use. Use only hand tools. DO NOT USE POWER TOOLS.
Parts Information
Eastwood Glass Polishing Compound
1-800-343-9353 (for overseas inquiries: +1-610-705-2200)
http://www.eastwoodco.com/
*We believe this source and their products to be reliable. There may be additional manufacturers of such products. General Motors does not endorse, indicate any preference for or assume any responsibility for the products from this firm or for any such items which may be available from other sources.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
| Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
|---|---|---|
| B9882* | Clean Windshield | 0.5 hr |
| *This is a unique labor operation for bulletin use only. It will not be published in the Labor Time Guide. | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.