Body Side Front Window Replacement

Body Side Front Window Replacement

Special Tools

* BO-24402-A - Glass Sealant Remover (Cold Knife).

* BO-39032 - Stationary Glass Removal Tool.

* Use an adhesive that is approved by GM.

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Tools and Equipment.

Removal Procedure

Warning:
Refer to Cracked Window Warning Cracked Window Warning.


1. Remove the windshield garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement.

2. Remove the outside rearview mirror. Refer to Outside Rearview Mirror Replacement Outside Rearview Mirror Replacement.

Warning:
Refer to Defroster Outlet Warning Service Precautions.


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

* Upper dash pad

* Defroster outlets and A/C outlets

* Seats and carpeting





Warning:
Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning.


Note:
If the original window is being reused the window lace is not serviceable.

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

4. Using the appropriate tool, carefully cut around the lace (1), start in the center working from side to side of the body side front window to access the urethane adhesive bead.





Note:
Use care when removing the window not to cut off the locator pins on the left and right sides. If the locating pins are cut off it will be necessary to use masking tape to tape the window in place until the auto-adhesive cures.

Note:
Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.

5. Remove the window from the urethane adhesive.

* Leave a base of urethane approximately 2 mm (0.078 in) on the pinch-weld flange.

* The only suitable lubrication is clear water.

* BO-24402-A - Glass Sealant Remover (Cold Knife).

* BO-39032 - Stationary Glass Removal Tool, or equivalent in order to remove the window.





Note:
Keep the cutting edge of the appropriate tool against the window. Do this from inside the vehicle.

6. If necessary, use the appropriate tool to remove the bottom corners of the body side front window from the urethane adhesive.





7. Remove the body side front window from the vehicle with an assistant.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the body side front window into the opening with an assistant. Refer to Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows (Rear Window) Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows (Rear Window)Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows (Body Side Front Window) Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows (Body Side Front Window)Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows (Quarter Window) Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows (Quarter Window)Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows (Windshield) Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows (Windshield).

2. Install the outside rearview mirror. Refer to Outside Rearview Mirror Replacement Outside Rearview Mirror Replacement.

3. Install the windshield garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement.

4. Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.