Body Side Window Replacement Utility
Tools Required
• | J 24402-A Glass Sealant
Remover (Cold Knife) |
• | 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
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.
- Remove the body side trim panels. Refer to
Body Side Trim Panel Replacement
in Interior Trim.
- For the 2-door utility only, remove the anchor bolt securing
the rear seat belt assembly to the roof.
Caution: If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into
the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.
- Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:
• | Defroster outlets and A/C outlets |
Caution: When working with any type of glass or sheet metal with exposed or rough
edges, wear approved safety glasses and gloves in order to reduce
the chance of personal injury.
- For the 2-door utility only, cut the 2 rivets securing
the glass assembly (2-door utility only).
Important: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.
- This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the window.
• | Leave a base of urethane on the pinchweld flange. |
• | The only suitable lubrication is clear water. |
- With the aid of an assistant, remove the stationary window from the
opening.
Installation Procedure
- For the 2-door utility only, install a stationary window into the opening.
Refer to
Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows
.
- For the 2-door utility only, install 2 new rivets in order to
secure the glass assembly to the sheet metal.
- Install 2 new rivets in order to secure the glass assembly to
the sheet metal.
- For the 2-door utility only, install the rear seat belt anchor bolt to
the roof.
- Install the body side trim panels. Refer to
Body Side Trim Panel Replacement
in Interior Trim.
- Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the
painted surfaces and interior trim.
Body Side Window Replacement Pickup
Tools Required
J 34940 Rivet Gun
Removal Procedure
Important: Before cutting out a stationary window, apply a double layer of masking
tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and inner trim of the window.
- Carefully spread the handle
retainer outward in order to release the latch pin from the latch.
- Remove the latch pin from the latch.
- Remove the seat belt retractor. Refer to
Front Seat Belt Replacement
in Seat Belts.
- Open the door in order to access the rivets.
Caution: If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into
the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.
- Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:
• | Defroster outlets and A/C outlets |
Caution: When working with any type of glass or sheet metal with exposed or rough
edges, wear approved safety glasses and gloves in order to reduce
the chance of personal injury.
- Drill out the rivets retaining the window assembly.
- Thoroughly clean all metal particles that may have lodged inside
the body panel.
- Remove the window assembly from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the window assembly
to the vehicle.
- Using the J 34940
, or equivalent, install the rivets in order to retain the window
assembly to the vehicle.
- Install the seat belt retractor. Refer to
Front Seat Belt Replacement
in Seat Belts.
- Install the latch pin.
Using a punch, carefully drive
the pin into the latch.