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Body Side Window Replacement LWB

Removal Procedure

    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.

    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.

  1. Remove the roof drip moulding. Refer to Body Side Roof Drip Molding Replacement.
  2. Remove the rear quarter inner garnish panel.

  3. Object Number: 1939913  Size: SH

    Important:  Nuts with micro-encapsulated thread sealant are single use parts and must be discarded after removal.

  4. Remove the rear quarter window retaining nuts (1) from the rear quarter window (2).
  5. Discard the nuts.

  6. Remove the rear quarter window (2) from the vehicle (3).
  7. Inspect the rear quarter window seal (4) for excessive wear and/or damage. Replace if necessary.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1939913  Size: SH

    Important: Inspect the rear quarter window seal (4) for excessive wear and/or damage. Replace if necessary.

  1. Install the rear quarter window seal (4) to the rear quarter window (2).
  2. Install the rear quarter window (2) to the vehicle (3).
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the rear quarter window retaining nuts (1) to the rear quarter window (2).
  5. Tighten
    Tighten to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

  6. Install the roof drip moulding. Refer to Body Side Roof Drip Molding Replacement.
  7. Install the rear quarter inner garnish panel. Refer to Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement.

Body Side Window Replacement Sportwagon

Removal Procedure

    Important: When a suitable hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

  1. Install a suitable liftgate brace to the vehicle.
  2. Remove the rear end trim finish panel. Refer to Rear End Trim Finish Panel Replacement.
  3. Remove the rear compartment floor panel carpet. Refer to Rear Compartment Floor Panel Carpet Replacement.
  4. Remove the load floor stationary panel carpet. Refer to Load Floor Stationary Panel Carpet Replacement.
  5. Remove the load floor front panel carpet. Refer to Load Floor Front Panel Carpet Replacement.
  6. Remove the quarter inner trim finish panel. Refer to Quarter Inner Trim Finish Panel Replacement.
  7. Remove the headlining rear trim panel retainer. Refer to Headlining Rear Trim Panel Retainer Replacement.
  8. Remove the body side window rear garnish moulding. Refer to Body Side Window Rear Garnish Molding Replacement.
  9. Remove the body lock pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement.
  10. Remove the body lock pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Trim Panel Replacement.
  11. Remove the body lock pillar upper trim panel. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement.

  12. Object Number: 2049166  Size: SH
  13. Remove the body side stationary window to body retaining nuts (4).
  14. Discard the nuts.

  15. Remove the body side stationary window (2) from the vehicle (1).
  16. Inspect the body side stationary window seal (3) for excessive wear and/or damage. Replace if necessary.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 2049166  Size: SH

    Important: Inspect the body side stationary window seal (3) for excessive wear and/or damage. Replace if necessary.

  1. Install the body side stationary window seal (3) to the body side stationary window (2).
  2. Install the body side stationary window (2) to the vehicle (1).
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the NEW body side stationary window to body retaining nuts (4).
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  6. Install the body lock upper pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement.
  7. Install the body lock pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Trim Panel Replacement.
  8. Install the body lock pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement
  9. Install the body side window rear garnish moulding. Refer to Body Side Window Rear Garnish Molding Replacement.
  10. Install the headlining rear trim panel retainer. Refer to Headlining Rear Trim Panel Retainer Replacement.
  11. Install the quarter inner trim finish panel. Refer to Quarter Inner Trim Finish Panel Replacement.
  12. Install the load floor front panel carpet. Refer to Load Floor Front Panel Carpet Replacement.
  13. Install the load floor stationary panel carpet. Refer to Load Floor Stationary Panel Carpet Replacement.
  14. Install the rear compartment floor panel carpet. Refer to Rear Compartment Floor Panel Carpet Replacement.
  15. Install the rear end trim finish panel. Refer to Rear End Trim Finish Panel Replacement.
  16. Important: When a suitable hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

  17. Remove the suitable liftgate brace to the vehicle.