Tools Required
| • | 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
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 window, apply a double layer of masking tape around the
perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
- Remove the window garnish molding from the door frame.
Caution: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution in the Preface section.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the window defogger
on the window, if equipped.
Important: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the glass.
- This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the glass.
| • | Leave a base of urethane on the pinchweld flange. |
| • | The only suitable lubrication is clear water. |
- With the aid of an assistant, remove the
window from the opening.
Installation Procedure
- Install the stationary window into the opening. Refer to
Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows
.
- Connect the electrical connector to the window
defogger on the window, if equipped.
- Install the window garnish molding to the
door frame.
- Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the
painted surfaces and the interior trim.