Special Tools
• | J 24402-A
Glass Sealant Remover (Cold Knife) |
• | J 39032
Stationary Glass Removal Tool |
• | Use a urethane adhesive systems which meet GM Specification GM 3651G |
Removal Procedure
- Remove the spare tire.
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
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: Refer to Defroster Outlet Caution in the Preface section.
- 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 endgate window (1).
- This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the endgate window (1).
• | Leave a base of urethane on the pinchweld flange. |
• | The only suitable lubrication is clear water. |
• | Use
J 24402-A
,
J 39032
or equivalent in order to remove the endgate window (1). |
- 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 endgate window from the opening.
Installation Procedure
- Install the endgate 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.