Tools Required

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.

1. Open the rear compartment in order to access the lower garnish molding.
2. Remove the rear window lower garnish molding by removing the fasteners securing the molding to the body.
3. Remove the rear sail panels . Refer to Sail Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.



4. Disconnect the right electrical connector from the rear window defogger.




Caution: When working with any type of glass or sheet metal with exposed or rough edges, wear approved safety glasses and gloves in order to reduce the chance of personal injury.

5. Remove the rear window reveal molding. Refer to Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows .

If the rear window reveal molding (1) will not release, use a utility knife in order to cut around the window.





Important: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.

6. Separate the urethane adhesive from the window.

•	Leave a base of urethane on the pinchweld flange.

•	The only suitable lubrication is clear water.

•	Use J 24402-A , J 39032 or equivalent in order to remove the quarter window.




7. With the aid of an assistant, lift the rear window from the opening using suction cups.

1. Install a stationary window into the opening. Refer to Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows .
2. Install the rear sail panels. Refer to Sail Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.



3. Connect the rear window defogger connectors.
4. Install the rear window lower garnish molding and the fasteners that secure the molding to the body.
5. Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
6. Close the rear compartment.