Quarter Window Replacement SUV Body Side Quarter Window
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
Caution: 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.
- Apply a double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of
the painted surfaces and the interior trim, to help prevent damage.
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 as necessary:
The seats and carpeting
Caution: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution in the Preface section.
Important: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the quarter window.
- This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the quarter window.
• | Leave a base of urethane on the pinchweld flange. |
• | The only suitable lubrication is clear water. |
- If the locator pins were damaged during removal, they must be replaced.
- With the aid of an assistant, use the suction cups to remove the window
from the opening.
Installation Procedure
- Install the quarter window into the opening. Refer to
Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows
.
- Insure the pinchweld is primed properly.
- Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the
painted surfaces and the interior trim.