For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

Tools Required

• | J 24402-A Glass Sealant (Cold Knife) Remover

• | J 39032 Stationary Glass Removal Tool

• | GM Adhesive Caulking Kit P/N 12346392 or equivalent

• | Solvent for cleaning the edge of the window (use GM Glass Cleaner P/N 1050427 or isopropyl alcohol) or equivalent

• | Household cartridge-type caulking gun

• | Commercial-type utility knife used to cut around the edge of the window

• | Plastic Paddle

Caution: When working with any type of glass or sheet metal with exposed or rough edges, wear approved safety glasses and gloves in order to reduce the chance of personal injury.

Caution: Failure to prep the area prior to the application of primer may cause insufficient bonding of urethane adhesive. Insufficient bonding of urethane adhesive may allow unrestrained occupants to be ejected from the vehicle resulting in personal injury.

Caution: At least 24 hours are required for complete curing of repair material. The repair area should not be physically distrubed until after that time. Insufficient curing of urethane adhesive may allow unrestrained occupants to be ejected from the vehicle resulting in personal injury.

Caution: When replacing stationary windows, use Urethane Adhesive Kit GM P/N 12346392 (Canadian P/N 10952983), or a urethane adhesive system meeting GM Specification GM3651G, to maintain original installation integrity. Failure to use the urethane adhesive kit will result in poor retention of the window which may allow unrestrained occupants to be ejected from the vehicle resulting in personal injury.

1. Open the door.
2. Mask off the area around the rear window to: protect painted surfaces, the headliner, and as an aid in cleanup after installation.
3. Remove the belt line molding (1) from the retention clips (2,3).
4. Partially remove the door opening weather-strip. Refer to Door Opening Weatherstrip Replacement in Doors.
5. Remove the lace molding.
6. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.
7. Remove the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement in Seats.
8. Remove the rear quarter trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
9. Work from inside the vehicle in order to remove the nuts (2) that retain the quarter window (3) 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. Use the J 39032 and a spray mist of water in order to cut the adhesive bead around the perimeter of the window. Cut the urethane adhesive from the inside of the vehicle in order to protect the painted surface.
11. Working from the outside, use the J 39032 in order to cut the urethane adhesive along the forward edge of the window (3).
12. With the aid of an assistant, carefully push the window outward in order to remove the quarter window from the pinchweld flange.
13. Inspect the condition of the quarter window opening and the adhesive bead in order to determine which installation method you will use. Refer to Short Method Description or Extended Method Description .
14. Look for any of the following conditions in order to prevent any future breakage to the quarter window:

• | A high weld

• | Solder spots

• | Hardened spot weld sealer

• | Any obstruction or irregularity in the pinchweld flange

Important: If corrosion of the pinchweld flange is present, or if sheet metal repairs or replacements are required, refinish the pinchweld flange in order to present a clean primer only surface. If repairs to the paint are required, mask the flange bonding area prior to the application of the color coat in order to provide a clean primer only surface. Use material such as BASF DE17®, DuPont 2610®, and PPG DP40® products are approved for this application.

1. After repairing the opening as indicated, perform the following steps:
2. Remove no more of the window urethane adhesive than necessary in order to maintain the original shape. This will ensure the proper clearance between the window and the pinchweld flange of the opening.
3. Clean the quarter window and pinchweld flange with a clean, dampened cloth using GM Glass Cleaner P/N 1050427 or isopropyl alcohol in order to clean the surface of the quarter window and the pinchweld flange of the excess urethane adhesive.

### Installation Procedure

1. After repairing the opening as indicated, perform the following:
2. Thoroughly shake the primers that are provided in Urethane Adhesive Kit GM P/N 12346392, or equivalent.
3. Use a new dauber to apply the pinchweld primer (2) (# 3 black) to the primed surface on the pinchweld flange and to any exposed painted surfaces or any scratches in the metal in the bonding area.
4. Allow approximately 10 minutes drying time for the pinchweld primer (# 3 black).
5. Place the quarter window inside up on a clean, protected surface.
6. If the you reuse the original quarter window, remove all but approximately 2 mm(3/64 in.) of the existing urethane adhesive from the quarter window surface, using a utility knife or equivalent.

7. Clean the inside surface of the quarter window to which urethane adhesive will be applied (around the edge of the inside surface) by wiping with a clean cloth dampened with GM Glass Cleaner P/N 1050427 or isopropyl alcohol, then allow time to air dry.
8. If the extended installation method is being performed, do the following:

8.1. | Remove all but approximately 2 mm (3/64 in.) of the existing bead of adhesive from the pinchweld flange.

8.2. | It is not necessary to remove all the traces of the urethane adhesive, but all mounds or loose pieces should be removed.

8.3. | Thoroughly shake the pinchweld primer (#3 black).

8.4. | Use a new dauber in order to apply the pinchweld primer (#3 black) to exposed painted surfaces or scratches in the pinchweld flange in the bonding area.

8.5. | Allow approximately 10 minutes drying time for the pinchweld primer (#3 black).

Important: Use the following procedure:

9. Use care when applying the stationary window prep (#1 clear) in order to prevent the stationary window prep (#1 clear) from running into the vision area of the quarter window. This stationary window prep (#1 clear) may stain the viewing area of the quarter window if not applied evenly and dries almost instantly.
10. If installing a new non encapsulated window, perform the following steps:
11. Using a new dauber, apply the windshield prep (#1 clear) to an area approximately 10-16 mm (3/8 to 5/8 in) around the entire perimeter of the quarter window inner surface (reference the illustration of the primer/bonding areas).
12. Apply the stationary window prep (#1 clear) to any exposed edges of the window.
13. Immediately wipe the primed area with a clean lint free cloth.
14. If installing a new encapsulated window, perform the following steps:
15. Using a new dauber, apply the stationary window prep (#4 clear) to an area approximately 10-16 mm (3/8 to 5/8 in) around the entire perimeter of the glass inner surface of the primer/bonding areas.
16. Thoroughly shake the stationary window primer (#2 black).
17. Using a new dauber, apply the stationary window primer (#2 black) to the areas of the stationary window (1) to which prep (#1 clear) was applied.
18. Allow approximately 10 minutes for drying the stationary window primer (#2 black).
19. Prior to application of the urethane adhesive (1), cut the tip of the applicator nozzle in order to provide the following bead sizes (1):

• | For the short method, cut the tip in order to provide an adhesive bead of approximately 6.0 mm (1/4 in).

• | For the extended method, cut the tip in order to provide an adhesive bead of approximately 10.5 mm (0.14 in) wide and 10.5 mm (0.14 in) high.

20. Using a cartridge-type caulking gun, apply a smooth continuous bead of urethane adhesive around the edge of the quarter glass where the primer was applied.
21. When using the short installation method, apply the urethane adhesive to the existing bead of urethane adhesive on the body.
22. When using the extended installation method, use the edge of the quarter window or the inside edge of the molding (1) as a guide for the nozzle in order to apply the urethane adhesive (1) to the inner surface of the stationary window.
23. With the aid of an assistant, carefully guide the studs through the pinchweld flange (1) in order to install the quarter window into the opening.
24. Press the quarter window (3) firmly into place to wet-out and seat the urethane adhesive.
25. Tape the quarter window to the body in order to minimize any movement until the urethane adhesive cures.
26. Remove any excess urethane adhesive.

Important: Warm or hot water accelerates the cure of the adhesive. Do not direct a hard stream of high pressure water at the fresh urethane adhesive.

27. Use a soft spray of warm water in order to immediately water test the rear window.
28. Inspect the quarter window for leaks.
29. If you found any leaks, use a plastic paddle in order to apply extra urethane adhesive at the leak point.
30. Retest the quarter window for leaks.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

31. Install the nuts (2,4).

Tighten
Tighten the nuts (2,4) to 1.6 N·m (15 lb in).

32. Complete the following steps in order to properly cure the urethane adhesive:

• | Keep the vehicle at a room temperature of 21° C (70° F) at 30 percent or less relative humidity.

• | Allow a minimum of (6 hours) for the moisture curing urethane adhesive.

• | Allow a minimum of 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours for the chemical curing urethane adhesive.

• | Partially lower a door window in order to prevent pressure build-ups when you close doors prior to the urethane adhesive cure.

• | Do not drive the vehicle until the urethane adhesive is cured.

• | Do not use compressed air in order to dry the urethane adhesive.

1. Install the rear quarter trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
2. Install the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement in Seats.
3. Install the seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.
4. Install the door opening weather-strip. Refer to Door Opening Weatherstrip Replacement in Doors.
5. Install the lace molding.
6. Install the outer belt molding (1) to the retention clips (2,3).
7. Remove the masking tape.
8. Wipe the quarter window area with a clean, dampened cloth using GM Glass Cleaner P/N 1050427 or isopropyl alcohol in order to clean the surface of the quarter window of the excess urethane adhesive.

Allow to air dry.

9. Close the door.