Rear Window Replacement - Brazil
Rear Window Replacement - Brazil
Special Tools
* S-0201964 - Bonded, Glass Removing Device
* Glass Handling Suction Cups
* 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).
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.
1. Open the rear compartment lid.
2. Remove the sealing strip from the lower edge of the rear window.
Note: Use care around the high mount stop lamp when removing the rear window.
3. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the rear window defogger bus bar.
4. Disconnect the connector from the radio antenna module.
5. Lower the rear edge of the headliner this will allow the special tool S-0201964 - Bonded, Glass Removing Device to cut across the top of the window and not damage the headliner edge.
6. Protect the following parts from broken glass, seats and carpeting.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning (Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning).
7. Remove the rear window from the auto-adhesive as follows:
* Leave a base of urethane approximately 2 mm (0.078 in) on the pinch-weld flange.
* The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
* Use S-0201964 - Bonded, Glass Removing Device.
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.
8. Use the appropriate tool, carefully cut the lace (1) by starting in the center and working down both sides of the window. If equipped.
Note: Use care when removing the window not to cut off the locator pins in the left and right upper corners. 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.
9. Start the cut between the center of the rear window and the roof.
1. Do this from inside the vehicle, insert the tool S-0201964 - Bonded, Glass Removing Device (1) between the center of the rear window and the roof, thus perforating the adhesive.
2. Move the cutting wire along the outside edge of the window.
3. Remove the tool S-0201964 - Bonded, Glass Removing Device.
4. Do this from inside the vehicle, install the cutting wire special tool S-0201964 - Bonded, Glass Removing Device (1).
5. Do this from outside the vehicle, install the cutting wire special tool S-0201964 - Bonded, Glass Removing Device (2).
6. With an assistant, use the special tool S-0201964 - Bonded, Glass Removing Device (1) to hold the cutting wire, pull it starting from the outside, back and forth releasing the window from the adhesive.
7. While cutting the window reposition the cutting wire and special tools, so as to cut the adhesive along the window completely.
10. Remove the rear window from the vehicle with an assistant, use the glass handling suction cups.
Installation Procedure
1. If reusing or replacing the window, use the appropriate tool, remove the auto-adhesive bead on the window surface and pinch-weld flange to approximately 2 mm (0.078 in).
2. Clean the bonding area on the window.
3. Apply bonded-glass primer and let dry per auto-adhesive instructions by the manufacturer's.
4. Apply the auto-adhesive primer-application (2) around the perimeter of the rear window (1) per auto-adhesive instructions by the manufacturer's.
5. Cut the applicator nozzle to provided a V cut to apply the auto-adhesive.
6. Install the sealing strip to the bottom of the rear window.
Note: If the locating pins were cut off it will be necessary to tape the window in place until the auto-adhesive cures per auto-adhesive instructions by the manufacturer's.
7. With an assistant, use the glass handling cups, align the window locating pins to the slots located in each corner of the pinch-weld flange. Lower the window to touch the auto-adhesive.
8. Remove the glass handling cups.
9. Gently depress the window on the auto-adhesive bead until the window is seated 1 mm (0.039 in) below the roof.
10. Use masking tape (1) to hold the window (2) in the position until the auto-adhesive completely cures.
11. Connect the rear window defogger electrical connectors to the bus bars.
12. Connect the connector from the radio antenna module.
13. Install the rear edge of the headliner.
14. Make sure to observe the auto-adhesive curing time before releasing the vehicle per auto-adhesive instructions by the manufacturer's.
Note: Following the auto-adhesive installation instructions, using nifty to remove any excess of auto-adhesive within 30 minutes, otherwise it will not be possible to remove the auto-adhesive excess unless using mechanical means.
15. Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
Note: Do not direct a hard stream of high pressure water to the freshly applied auto-adhesive.
16. Use a soft spray of warm water in order to immediately water test the window.
17. Inspect the window for leaks.
18. If any leaks are found, use a plastic paddle in order to apply extra auto-adhesive at the leak point.
19. Retest the window for leaks.
20. Maintain the following conditions in order to properly cure the auto-adhesive:
* Partially lower the door window in order to prevent pressure buildups when closing doors before the auto-adhesive cures.
* Do not drive the vehicle until the auto-adhesive is cured. Refer to the above curing times.
* Do not use compressed air in order to dry the auto-adhesive.
21. Clean any excess auto-adhesive from the body.
22. Close the rear compartment lid.
23. Ensure that the electrical components are working properly.