Caution: When replacing stationary windows, urethane kit GM P/N 12346284 or equivalent must be used to maintain original installation integrity. Failure to use the urethane kit will result in poor retention of the windshield which may allow unrestrained occupants to be ejected from the vehicle resulting in personal injury.

Caution: When you are working with any type of glass, use approved safety glasses and gloves to reduce the chance of personal injury.

Tools Required

1. Remove the rear window lower reveal molding.
2. If the rear window can not be reused, cut the outer lip of the rear window reveal molding off with a urethane razor knife or equivalent to allow access to the body pinchweld.

Important: The rear window is an encapsulated window. The reveal molding is molded to the rear window surface an can NOT be reused if damaged. The rear window must be replaced when a new reveal molding is needed.

3. Remove the sail panels. Refer to Sail Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
4. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the rear window.
5. Mask off the area around the windshield to protect the painted surface.
6. Working out side the vehicle, cut out the windshield using a J 24402-A .
7. Remove the window with the aid of a helper and the suction cups from the J 36863 .
8. Remove all of the urethane from the body pinchweld using a sharp scraping tool.
9. Remove all of the urethane from the rear window using a sharp scraping tool.

1. Clean all loose urethane and debris using a vacuum.
2. Wipe the body pinchweld flange with a clean dry cloth.

Important: Ensure that the window opening is properly prepared before window installation.

3. If there is corrosion on the pinchweld or if sheet metal repairs or replacements are required, the pinchweld flange must be refinished to present a PRIMER ONLY surface.
4. If paint repairs are required, mask the flange bonding area (prior to applying the color coat) to provide a PRIMER ONLY surface.
5. The appropriate materials for these primer applications are typically two component, catalyzed products such as BASF DE 17, DUPONT 2610, PPG DP90 (or equivalent) applied by following the manufactures directions for mix, application and drying times.
6. After repairing the window opening as indicated, shake the pinchweld primer #3 (black) well, and using a new dauber, apply the primer to the bonding area of the pinchweld. Allow to dry for 10 minutes.

1. Dry fit the window into the body opening to determine the correct position by:

•	Positioning the window into the opening.

•	Using masking tape, mark the location of the window into the opening on at least one horizontal edge and one vertical edge of the window.

•	Slit the masking tape at the window edges and remove the window from the body opening.

•	Place the rear window on a clean protected work surface with the inside of the window facing up.

2. Prepare the rear window for installation.

Important: The application of primers is important as they act as the agent that will bond the urethane to the rear window. Be sure to use the specified primer for each application listed below for proper adhesion.

3. Shake the pinchweld primer #3 (black) well and apply it to any exposed painted surfaces (or scratches to any bare metal) on the body pinchweld flange. Allow to dry for 10 minutes.

Important: Care should be taken to prevent the glass prep #1 (clear) from running into the vision area of the window. This primer dries almost instantly, but may stain the viewing area of the window if not applied evenly.




4. Using a new dauber, apply the glass prep #1 (clear) around the entire perimeter of the inner surface and any exposed edges of the window. Wipe the surface dry with a clean cloth.



5. Shake the primer #2 (black) well and using a new dauber apply the primer around the edges of the windshield (2), 13 mm (½ in) inboard on the inner surface, over the same area that the glass prep #1 (clear) was applied.
6. Allow the primer to dry for 10 minutes.



7. Install a tube of urethane in the J 24811 .



8. Apply the urethane adhesive to the windshield.
9. Apply a bead (1) 8 mm (5/6 in) height (6) and 14 mm (9/16 in) wide (5).
10. With the aid of a helper and the suction cups from the J 36863 install the rear glass. Apply pressure to wet-out and set the adhesive.
11. Tape the rear window at the top using four pieces of tape.
12. Watertest the rear window immediately using a soft spray. Warm or hot water is preferred to accelerate the curing of the adhesive. DO NOT direct a hard stream of high pressure water at the fresh urethane adhesive. Refer to Water Hose Test in General Information.



13. If a leak is detected, apply urethane adhesive to the leak point and 127 mm (5 in) on both sides of the leak point using a flat bladed tool.

Important: The following steps must be taken before competing the installation procedure.

•	Allow the vehicle to remain at room temperature 22°C (72°F) at 30% relative humidity for a minimum of 6 hours.

•	Lower the door windows partially to prevent pressure build up when closing the doors prior to the urethane adhesive curing.

•	DO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE until the urethane is cured a (minimum 6 hours at room temperature).

•	DO NOT USE COMPRESSED AIR to dry the urethane adhesive.

14. Remove the masking tape from the rear window after the urethane has cured.
15. Connect the electrical connectors to the rear window.
16. Install the sail panels. Refer to Sail Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.