Tools Required

J 24402-A Cold Knife Glass Sealant Remover

1. Remove the window garnish molding from the window opening. Refer to Rear Door Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
2. Place a protective covering around the perimeter of the outside window opening.
3. Remove the window using the J 24402-A .

3.1.	Insert the blade between the window and the urethane adhesive.

3.2.	Keeping the blade against the window edge, cut the adhesive from the window.

4. Clear away any loose adhesive from the frame.

1. Apply the body primer on the pinchweld flange in the areas where the paint has come off.

1.1.	Use the repair kit GM P/N 12346284 or equivalent that contains the proper primers and adhesive.

1.2.	Allow the primer to dry.

2. Apply the clear primer to the window covering.

2.1.	Apply the primer in an area 18 mm (0.75 in) from the edge of the glass.

2.2.	Wipe the primer dry immediately.

3. Apply the black primer to the same area as the clear primer.

Allow the primer to dry.




4. Apply a urethane adhesive bead to the pinchweld flange.

4.1.	Fill in any gaps in the old adhesive.

4.2.	Apply light hand pressure to the glass in order to wet-out the adhesive and to bond the glass to the pinchweld flange.

5. Install the window garnish molding to the window opening. Refer to Rear Door Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
6. Allow the vehicle to stand for a minimum of six  hours at room temperature, 22°C (70°F) at 30 percent humidity, in order to let the adhesive dry.