Quarter Window Glass: Service and Repair

Quarter Window Replacement


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. Open the doors.
2. Partially remove the door opening weather-strip. Refer to Weatherstrip Replacement - Door Opening (Weatherstrip Replacement - Door Opening) in Doors.
3. Disengage the lace molding.
4. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer toSeat Cushion Replacement - Rear (Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear) in Seats.
5. Remove the rear seat back. Refer to Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Seat Back Replacement - Rear) in Seats.
6. Remove the rear quarter trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper) in Interior Trim.




7. Remove the screws that retain the quarter window trim to the body.




8. Grasp the trim and pull the trim from the window.
Remove the quarter window inner trim (1).




Caution: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution in Cautions and Notices.
9. Work from inside the vehicle in order to remove the screws (1) that retain the window (2) to the pinchweld flange.

Important: The studs that retain the window may interfere with the cutting tool. It may be necessary to push the window away from the vehicle in order to completely cut the urethane adhesive.


10. Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window. Do this from inside the vehicle.
This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the quarter window.

* Leave a base of urethane on the pinchweld flange.
* The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
* Use the J 39032 or equivalent in order to cut the urethane bead from the window and body to remove the quarter window.
* Working from the outside, cutting along the forward edge of the window.

11. With the aid of an assistant, carefully push the window outward in order to remove the quarter window from the pinchweld flange.



Installation Procedure

1. Install the quarter window into the opening. Refer to Urethane Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows (Urethane Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows) .




2. Install the screws that retain the quarter window.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the screws (1) into the window module.

Tighten the screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).





3. Install the quarter window trim (1).
4. Install the rear quarter trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper) in Interior Trim.
5. Install the rear seat back. Refer to Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Seat Back Replacement - Rear) in Seats.
6. Install the seat cushion. Refer to Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear (Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear) in Seats.
7. Install the door opening weather-strip. Refer to Weatherstrip Replacement - Door Opening (Weatherstrip Replacement - Door Opening) in Doors.
8. Secure the lace molding.
9. Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and from the interior trim.
10. Close the door.