Quarter Window Replacement SUV Body Side Quarter Window
Special Tools
• | 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
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.
- Apply a double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim, to help prevent damage.
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 as necessary:
The seats and carpeting
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.
Note: 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.
Quarter Window Replacement SUT Body Side Window
Special Tools
• | 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
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.
- Apply a double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim, to help prevent damage.
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 as necessary:
The seats and carpeting
- Remove the rear sail panel molding. Refer to
Sail Panel Molding Replacement.
- Remove the roof header garnish molding. Refer to
Roof Rear Header Garnish Molding Replacement.
- Remove the rear lock pillar garnish molding. Refer to
Body Lock Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement - Upper.
- Open the midgate.
- Release either the top left or right side midgate window weatherstrip prior to cutting the urethane adhesive bead.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.
Note: 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 Encapsulated Stationary Windows.
- Ensure the pinchweld is primed properly.
- Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
- Reposition the midgate window weatherstrip to the pinchweld flange.
- Install the rear lock pillar garnish molding. Refer to
Body Lock Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement - Upper.
- Close the midgate.
- Install the rear header garnish molding. Refer to
Roof Rear Header Garnish Molding Replacement.
- Install the rear sail panel molding. Refer to
Sail Panel Molding Replacement.