Quarter Window Glass: Service and Repair
Quarter Window Replacement (Sedan)
Tools Required
* J 24402-A Glass Sealant Cold Knife Remover
* 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
* Razor Blade Scraper
* Suction Cups
* Plastic Paddle
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.
1. Remove the rear upper garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Rear Upper (Garnish Molding Replacement - Rear Upper) in Interior Trim.
2. Lower the rear seat back.
3. Remove the nuts from the quarter window.
4. Use J 24402-A , J 39032 or equivalent in order to remove the window.
Caution: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution in Cautions and Notices.
Important: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.
5. This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the window.
* Leave a base of urethane on the pinch-weld flange.
* The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
6. Remove the quarter window from the pinch-weld flange.
Installation Procedure
1. Install a quarter window into the opening. Refer to Urethane Adhesive Installation of Bodyside Stationary Windows (Sedan) (Urethane Adhesive Installation of Bodyside Stationary Windows (Sedan)).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
2. Install the nuts to the quarter window.
Tighten the nuts to 2 Nm (18 lb in).
3. Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
4. Install the rear upper garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Rear Upper (Garnish Molding Replacement - Rear Upper) in Interior Trim.
5. Raise the rear seat back.