GMW GMW17040 PDF

Note: Nothing in this standard supercedes applicable laws and regulations.

Note: In the event of conflict between the English and domestic language, the English language shall take precedence.

Purpose. This document is the GM worldwide glazing testing standard. The purpose is to establish a common test methodology for glazing materials to ensure that a high quality world class system is consistently developed and produced. This standard is for the development phase of new technologies but can be used for validation of the product. This document and any suggestions or revisions will be reviewed and/or updated annually by the Fixed Glass Global Subsystem Leadership Team (GSSLT).

Foreword. This is a component/subsystem level test and should not be used for vehicle level testing.

Applicability. This standard is applicable for all passenger vehicles, Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles (MPV), and truck models with heated grid elements in fixed glass and produced by GM Worldwide.