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.
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.
- Open the rear compartment in order to access the lower garnish molding.
- Remove the rear window lower garnish molding by removing the fasteners securing the molding to the body.
- Remove the rear sail panels. Refer to SAIL PANEL REPLACEMENT in Interior Trim.
- Disconnect the rear window defogger right electrical connector.
- Disconnect the OnStar® antenna. Refer to ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
in Cellular Communication.CAUTION: Refer to GLASS & SHEET METAL HANDLING CAUTION .
- Remove the rear window reveal molding. Refer to URETHANE ADHESIVE INSTALLATION OF STATIONARY WINDOWS
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If the rear window reveal molding (1) will not release, use a utility knife in order to cut around the window in order to remove the rear window reveal molding.
IMPORTANT: 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 pinchweld flange.
- The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
- Use J 24402-A or J 39032 or equivalent in order to remove the quarter window.
- With the aid of an assistant, use the suction cups in order to lift the rear window from the opening.