Caution: If a window is cracked but still intact, crisscross the window with
masking tape in order to reduce the risk of damage or personal injury.
Important: Before cutting out a stationary window, apply a double layer of masking
tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
- Open the rear compartment lid in order to access the reveal molding.
- Remove the rear window
reveal molding (1).
- Remove the upper interior quarter trim. Refer to
Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement
in Interior Trim.
- Disconnect the rear window
electrical connectors
- Remove the OnStar® antenna. Refer to
Mobile Telephone Antenna Inner Coupling Replacement
and
Mobile Telephone Antenna Outer Coupling Replacement
in Cellular Communication.
- Disconnect the antenna connection from the rear window.
Caution: If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into
the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.
- Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:
| 7.2. | Defroster outlets and A/C outlets |
- Remove the rear window
reveal molding.
| 8.1. | Grasp the lower corner of the rear window reveal molding by hand
and slowly pull the reveal molding away from the rear window. |
| 8.2. | If the rear window reveal molding (1) will
not release, use a utility knife in order to cut around the rear window in
order to remove the rear window reveal molding. |
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. |
- With the aid of an assistant,
use the suction cups in order to lift the rear window from the opening.
