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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Rear Window & Masking Tape
    GM638332Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. With the aid of assistant, dry fit the rear window (2) to the opening in order to determine the correct way to position the window in the opening.
  2. Use masking tape (1) in order to mark the location of the rear window (2) in the opening.
  3. Slit the masking tape at the top edge of the rear window.
  4. With the aid of assistant, remove the rear window from the opening.
  5. Place the rear window inside up on a clean, protected surface.
  6. Install the rear window into the opening. Refer to Urethane Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows .
    7. Fig 2: Locating Rear Window Defogger Electrical Connector
    GM401856Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Connect the rear window defogger left electrical connector.
    8. Fig 3: View Of Rear Window Defogger Right Electrical Connector
    GM401859Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Connect the rear window defogger right electrical connector.
  9. Install the OnStar® antenna. Refer to Antenna Replacement - Cellular Communications/Digital Radio in Cellular Communication.
  10. Install the rear sail panels. Refer to Sail Panel Replacement (Standard) or Sail Panel Replacement (WC2, WC8) in Interior Trim.
    11. Fig 4: View Of Lower Reveal Molding & Fasteners
    GM620939Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the rear window lower reveal molding (2).
    12. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  12. Install the four rear window lower reveal molding fasteners (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the fasteners to 2 N.m (18 lb. in.).

  13. Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
  14. Close the rear compartment lid.
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