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For 1990-2009 cars only

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
    • Razor Blade Scraper
    • Suction Cups
    • Plastic Paddle

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Cracked Window Caution in the Preface section.

    Important: Before cutting out a quarter window, apply a double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.

  1. Open the liftgate.
  2. Remove the rear quarter panel trim. Refer to Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement.
  3. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the antenna, if equipped.
  4. Caution: Refer to Defroster Outlet Caution in the Preface section.

  5. Cover the following parts to protect from broken glass:
  6. • Upper dash pad
    • Defroster outlets and A/C outlets
    • Seats and carpeting

    Caution: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 71179  Size: SH

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

  7. Remove the window from the urethane adhesive.
  8. • Leave a base of urethane approximately 2 mm (0.078 in) on the pinch-weld flange.
    • The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
    • Use J 24402-A  ,  J 39032 , or equivalent to remove the window.

    Important: Keep the cutting edge of the knife/tool against the window. Do this from inside the vehicle.

  9. If necessary, use a long utility knife or similar tool to remove the bottom corners of the window from the urethane adhesive.

  10. Object Number: 1865500  Size: SH
  11. Remove the window (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the quarter window into the opening. Refer to Adhesive Installation of Encapsulated Stationary Windows.
  2. Connect the electrical connectors to the antenna, if equipped.
  3. Install the rear quarter upper trim panel. Refer to Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement.
  4. Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
  5. 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 quarter window, apply a double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.

  1. Open the liftgate.
  2. Remove the rear quarter panel trim. Refer to Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement.
  3. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the antenna, if equipped.
  4. Warning: Refer to Defroster Outlet Warning in the Preface section.

  5. Cover the following parts to protect from broken glass:
  6. • Upper dash pad
    • Defroster outlets and A/C outlets
    • Seats and carpeting

    Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 379905  Size: SH
  7. 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.

  8. Object Number: 71179  Size: SH

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

  9. Remove the window from the urethane adhesive.
  10. • Leave a base of urethane approximately 2 mm (0.078 in) on the pinch-weld flange.
    • The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
    • Use J 24402-A  ,  J 39032 , or equivalent to remove the window.

    Note: Keep the cutting edge of the knife/tool against the window. Do this from inside the vehicle.

  11. If necessary, use a long utility knife or similar tool to remove the bottom corners of the window from the urethane adhesive.
  12. Remove the fasteners located on inside of the quarter window.

  13. Object Number: 1865500  Size: SH
  14. Remove the window (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the quarter window into the opening. Refer to Adhesive Installation of Encapsulated Stationary Windows.
  2. Install the fasteners located on inside of the quarter window.
  3. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 10 N·m (88 lb in).

  4. Connect the electrical connectors to the antenna, if equipped.
  5. Install the rear quarter upper trim panel. Refer to Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement.
  6. Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
  7. Close the liftgate.