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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Vivant 🢒 Body Systems 🢒 Fixed and Moveable Windows 🢒 Rear Window Replacement

Special Tools

J 24402-A Glass Sealant Remover

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1282006 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Disconnect the rear window defogger electrical connector.
  3. Remove the rear window wiper. Refer to Rear Window Wiper Arm Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 1282008 Size: SH
  4. Remove the glass run channel on both sides of the rear window.
  5. Using the J 24402-A  (1), cut the adhesive around the rear window.

    6. Object Number: 1282009 Size: SH
  6. Remove the rear window from the vehicle.
  7. Remove the adhesive from the rear window, using a knife.
  8. Remove the adhesive from the rear window frame, using a knife.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1282011 Size: SH
  1. Install the new glass run channel to the rear window.

    2. Object Number: 1282064 Size: SH
  2. Apply tape to the new glass run channel and the rear window to hold the glass run channel in place.
  3. Apply the adhesive primer to the rear window frame and the perimeter of the rear window.

    4. Object Number: 1282077 Size: SH

    Caution: Insufficient curing of urethane adhesive may allow unrestrained occupants to be ejected from the vehicle resulting in personal injury.

       • For the moisture-curing type of urethane adhesive, allow a minimum of 6 hours at 21°C (70°F) or greater and with at least 30 percent relative humidity. Allow at least 24 hours for the complete curing of the urethane adhesive.
       • For the chemical-curing type of urethane adhesive, allow a minimum of 1 hour .
    Do NOT physically disturb the repair area until after these minimum times have elapsed.

  4. Apply glass adhesive to the rear window frame.

    5. Object Number: 1282078 Size: SH
  5. Install the rear window into the rear window frame.
  6. Position the tape over the weatherstrip, the rear window, and the rear window frame to hold the rear window in place.
  7. Let the adhesive dry for 24 hours.
  8. Remove the tape.

    9. Object Number: 1282079 Size: SH
  9. Inspect for waterleaks by pouring water on the rear window. If a leak is found, dry the window and fill the area that leaks with adhesive. If the leak persists, remove the rear window and repeat the entire procedure.
  10. Connect the rear window defogger electrical connectors.
  11. Install the rear window wiper. Refer to Rear Window Wiper Arm Replacement .
  12. Connect the negative battery cable.