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Rear Side Door Stationary Window Replacement Coupe

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 868576  Size: SH

    Notice: Place protective covers on body to prevent paint damage.

    Notice: To protect paint from damage, tape quarter panel along/under quarter glass encapsulation using a thick tape.

  1. Open the door and disengage the clips for the rear side door upper trim panel.

  2. Object Number: 868752  Size: SH
  3. Disengage the clips for the rear side door opening frame upper rear blackout filler and remove.

  4. Object Number: 868755  Size: SH
  5. Remove the rear side door lower trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  6. Remove the retaining bolts from the window.

  7. Object Number: 877690  Size: SH
  8. Remove the window from the door by applying outward pressure to the inside of the window. Use a heat gun around the window edges to soften the Butyl-tape if necessary.

Installation Procedure

  1. If using the existing window, remove all of the old Butyl-tape from both the glass and the pinch weld area with a plastic scraper or appropriate tool, being careful not to scratch the ELPO.
  2. Remove the Butyl-tape residue with a general purpose adhesive cleaner.
  3. Clean the glass to be installed with a glass cleaner.
  4. Position the Butyl-ribbon sealer in the channel area of the window starting and stopping the sealer on the bottom channel of the glass. Allow for a 10 mm (25/64 in) overlap of the Butyl-ribbon sealer.
  5. With the glass at room temperature, align the glass with the body opening and the bead of Butyl-ribbon sealer. Press the glass into position.
  6. Use firm hand pressure around the glass perimeter to assure a good seal between the glass and the Butyl-ribbon sealer.
  7. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  8. Install the retaining bolts in the order as shown.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the rear door quarter window retaining bolts (Coupe) to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  10. Close the doors and water-test the window to ensure no waterleaks are present.

  11. Object Number: 868755  Size: SH
  12. Install the rear side door lower trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .

  13. Object Number: 868752  Size: SH
  14. Install the rear side door opening frame upper rear blackout filler. Engage the clips by pushing the molding at the clip locations.

  15. Object Number: 868576  Size: SH
  16. Install the rear side door upper trim panel. Engage the clips by pushing the molding at the clip locations.
  17. Close the door.