Quarter Window Glass: Service and Repair

QUARTER WINDOW

REMOVAL

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1. If equipped, remove the quarter window reveal molding (Fig. 2).
2. Remove the quarter window interior trim covers.
3. Separate the weatherstrip seal lip from the window opening flanges. Use a pry tool and carefully push the window glass and seal outward.
4. Remove the weatherstrip seal and window glass from window opening.
5. Remove the weatherstrip seal from the window glass.

INSTALLATION

1. Clean the original sealant from the weatherstrip channels and window opening flanges.
2. Apply a 4-mm (0.16-in) diameter bead of sealant to the window channel in the weatherstrip seal.

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3. Install the weatherstrip on the window glass. Install the seal installation cord in the window opening flange channel (Fig. 3) as follows:
- Moisten a length of 6-mm (1/4-in) diameter cord with a soap and water solution.
- Ensure that the cord is long enough to go all the way around the perimeter of the weatherstrip.
- Insert the cord into the window opening flange channel in the weatherstrip seal.
4. Apply a 6-mm (1/4-in) diameter bead of sealant to the window opening flanges.
5. For two-door vehicles, apply a 3-mm (1/3-in) diameter bead of sealant at the quarter panel applique and liftgate pillar seam.

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6. Position the quarter window glass and the weatherstrip seal in the window opening (Fig. 4) with the free ends of the cord inside the vehicle (Fig. 5).
7. Pull on each end of the cord to pull the weatherstrip seal channel lip over the window opening flanges.
8. Test the vent window for water leaks.
9. Install the interior trim cover.
10. If equipped, install the quarter window reveal molding.