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.
- Open the rear compartment in order to access the lower garnish molding.
- Remove the rear window lower garnish molding by removing the fasteners
securing the molding to the body.
- Remove the rear sail panels . Refer to
Sail Panel Replacement
in Interior Trim.
- Disconnect the rear window
defogger right electrical connector.
- Disconnect the OnStar® antenna. Refer to
Mobile Telephone Antenna Inner Coupling Replacement
in Cellular Communication.
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.
- Remove the rear window reveal molding. Refer to
Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows
.
If the rear window reveal molding (1) will
not release, use a utility knife in order to cut around the window in order
to remove the rear window reveal molding.
Important: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.
- This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the window.
| • | Leave a base of urethane on the pinchweld flange. |
| • | The only suitable lubrication is clear water. |
- With the aid of an assistant,
use the suction cups in order to lift the rear window from the opening.
