Special Tools
• | J 24402-A Glass Sealant, Cold Knife, Remover |
• | Urethane Adhesive Kit GM P/N 12346392 or Equivalent |
• | Isopropyl Alcohol or Equivalent |
• | Cartridge-type Caulking Gun |
• | Commercial-type Utility Knife |
Removal Procedure
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 window, apply a double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and interior trim.
- Remove the window lower garnish molding, if equipped. Refer to
Rear Window Garnish Molding Replacement.
Warning: 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 |
- Pull upward on the seat bottom of the passenger 60/40 seat.
- Set the assist rod into position.
- Remove the 4 bolts that hold the passenger seat back to the seat base.
- Fold the back of the seat down.
- Fold the center seat down.
- Fold the left side seat back downward, and slide the seat fully forward.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.
Note: 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 pinch-weld flange. |
• | The only suitable lubrication is clear water. |
- Open the sliding window, if equipped.
- With the aid of an assistant, remove the window from the opening.
Installation Procedure
Note: When installing rear windows, install from the inside of the vehicle.
- With the aid of an assistant, install the rear window into the opening.
- Install the window lower garnish molding, if equipped. Refer to
Rear Window Garnish Molding Replacement.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the 4 bolts that hold the passenger seat back to the seat base.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).
- Remove the assist rod.
- Lower the seat bottom of the passenger 60/40 seat.
- Raise the rear seat backs to their upright position.
- Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and interior trim.