Quarter Window Replacement Stationary

Special Tools

Warning: 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.

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.

1. Open the endgate window.



2. Remove the upper rear roof applique. Refer to Roof Rear Applique Replacement.

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





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

3. This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the window.

•	Leave a base of urethane on the pinch-weld flange.

•	The only suitable lubrication is clear water.

•	Use J 39032 or equivalent in order to remove the window.





•	With the aid of an assistant, remove the quarter window (3) from the opening.

1. Install the body side stationary window (3) into the opening. Refer to Adhesive Installation of Bodyside Stationary Windows.
2. Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
3. Install the upper rear roof applique. Refer to Roof Rear Applique Replacement.
4. Inspect the radio or the OnStar® system, if equipped, to verify reception.
5. Close the endgate window.

Quarter Window Replacement W/o Power

Special Tools

Warning: 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.

Note: Before cutting out a body side window, apply a double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and inner trim of the window.

The interior trim panels do not have to be removed to remove the body side window frame.
1. Ensure the body side window is in the full closed position. If not, the window actuator will need to be adjusted.
2. If the actuator is not being replaced, perform the following 2 steps.



3. Position the bellcrank (1) at a 45 degree angle (2) compared to the vertical edge of the window side sheet metal (4).



4. Using the body side power window switches (1 or 2) at the overhead console, push the switch in order to position the bellcrank at a 45 degree angle to the sheet metal flange.
5. Open the rear doors.



6. Disconnect the window bracket to actuator arm (1) by loosening screw (2).

Warning: If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.

7. Cover and protect the following parts from broken glass:

•	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.





•	Pull the body side window outward and forward until the front body side window hinge releases from the window frame (2).





Note: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the body side window frame. Do this from outside side the vehicle.

8. Separate the urethane adhesive from the body side hinged window frame.

•	Leave a base of urethane on the pinch-weld flange.

•	The only suitable lubrication is clear water.

•	Use the J 39032 or equivalent in order to remove the body side hinged window frame.




9. Remove the window frame (1) from the body side opening.

1. Install the window frame into the opening. Refer to Adhesive Installation of Encapsulated Stationary Windows.

or Adhesive Installation of Bodyside Stationary Windows.

Note: The actuator screw must be tightened and the window frame pin must be removed for the window to function properly.




2. Insert the actuator screw into the slot on the window bracket.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

3. Tighten the actuator screw.

Tighten
Tighten the screw to 5 N·m (44 lb in).




4. Remove the window bracket (3) to the window frame pin (1) prior to operating the body side window.
5. Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and inner trim of the window.
6. Inspect the window for proper operation.