Quarter Window Replacement Pontiac

Tools Required

Important: Before cutting out a quarter window, apply a double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.

1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the upper quarter trim. Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.

Caution: If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.

3. Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:

3.1.	Upper dash pad

3.2.	Defroster outlets and A/C outlets

3.3.	Seats and carpeting





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.

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.

4. When cutting out the quarter window use care not to damage the reveal molding (2) and locators (1) that are attached around the perimeter of the quarter window, if damaged the window must be replaced.




Important: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the quarter window. Do this from inside the vehicle to protect the outer painted surface.

5. 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.

•	Use the J 24402-A , J 39032 or equivalent in order to remove the quarter window.




6. With the aid of an assistant, remove the quarter window from the opening.

1. Install the quarter window into the opening. Refer to Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows .
2. Install the upper quarter window trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
3. Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
4. Close the liftgate.

Quarter Window Replacement Buick

Tools Required

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.

1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the upper quarter trim. Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.




Notice: In order to avoid damaging the antenna lead connector, follow these guidelines:

•	Use a plastic tool and carefully pry the connector from the window.

•	Do NOT pull on the connector, which may be stuck to the urethane adhesive or the headliner.

3. Disconnect the antenna lead located on the rear quarter window, if equipped.
4. Disconnect the OnStar™ Connector located on the rear quarter window, if equipped.




Important: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window. Do this from inside the vehicle to protect the painted surface.

5. 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.

•	Use the J 39032 or equivalent in order to remove the window.

6. If the original reveal molding on the quarter window is damaged it must be replaced.



7. With the aid of an assistant, remove the quarter window (1) from the opening.

1. Install a stationary window into the opening. Refer to Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows .



2. Connect the antenna lead located on the rear quarter window, if equipped.
3. Connect the OnStar™ Connector located on the rear quarter window, if equipped.
4. Install the upper quarter trim. Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
5. Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
6. Check the radio and the On-Star ™ system if equipped to verify reception.
7. Close the liftgate window.