Tools Required
• | J 24402-A
Glass Sealant (Cold Knife) Remover |
• | J 39032
Stationary Glass Removal Tool |
• | Urethane Adhesive Kit GM P/N 12346392 or Equivalent |
• | Isopropyl Alcohol or equivalent |
• | Cartridge-Type Caulking Gun |
• | Commercial-Type Utility Knife |
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Cracked Window Caution in the Preface section.
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 liftgate.
- Remove the liftgate trim. Refer to
Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement
.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors from the liftgate window defogger bus bar.
- Remove the rear window wiper arm. Refer to
Rear Window Wiper Arm Replacement
.
- Remove the rear spoiler. Refer to
Rear Spoiler Replacement
.
Caution: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to Defroster Outlet Caution in the Preface section.
- Cover the following parts to protect from broken glass:
• | Defroster outlets and A/C outlets |
Important: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.
- Remove the window from the urethane adhesive.
• | Leave a base of urethane approximately 2 mm (0.078 in) on the pinch-weld flange. |
• | The only suitable lubrication is clear water. |
Important: Keep the cutting edge of the knife/tool against the window. Do this from inside the vehicle.
- If necessary, use a long utility knife or similar tool to remove the bottom corners of the window from the urethane adhesive.
- With the aid of an assistant, remove the window (1) from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the liftgate window into the opening. Refer to
Adhesive Installation of Liftgate Windows
.
- Install the rear spoiler. Refer to
Rear Spoiler Replacement
.
- Install the rear window wiper arm. Refer to
Rear Window Wiper Arm Replacement
.
- Connect the liftgate window defogger electrical connectors to the bus bar.
- Install the liftgate trim. Refer to
Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement
.
- Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
- Close the liftgate.
Special Tools
• | J 24402-A
Glass Sealant (Cold Knife) Remover |
• | J 39032
Stationary Glass Removal Tool |
• | Use a urethane adhesive systems which meet GM Specification GM 3651G |
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Cracked Window Warning in the Preface section.
Note: 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 liftgate.
- Remove the liftgate trim. Refer to
Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors from the liftgate window defogger bus bar.
- Remove the rear window wiper arm. Refer to
Rear Window Wiper Arm Replacement.
- Remove the rear spoiler. Refer to
Rear Spoiler Replacement.
Warning: Refer to Defroster Outlet Warning in the Preface section.
- Cover the following parts to protect from broken glass:
• | Defroster outlets and A/C outlets |
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.
- Using a utility knife, carefully cut the lace (1) from the sides and the top edge of the window to access the urethane adhesive bead, if equipped.
Note: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.
- Remove the window from the urethane adhesive.
• | Leave a base of urethane approximately 2 mm (0.078 in) on the pinch-weld flange. |
• | The only suitable lubrication is clear water. |
Note: Keep the cutting edge of the knife/tool against the window. Do this from inside the vehicle.
- If necessary, use a long utility knife or similar tool to remove the bottom corners of the window from the urethane adhesive.
- With the aid of an assistant, remove the window (1) from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the liftgate window into the opening. Refer to
Adhesive Installation of Liftgate Windows.
- Install the rear spoiler. Refer to
Rear Spoiler Replacement.
- Install the rear window wiper arm. Refer to
Rear Window Wiper Arm Replacement.
- Connect the liftgate window defogger electrical connectors to the bus bar.
- Install the liftgate trim. Refer to
Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement.
- Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
- Close the liftgate.