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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 24402-A Glass Sealant Remover
    • J 39032 Stationary Glass Removal Tool
    • 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 rear compartment in order to access the lower garnish molding.
  2. Remove the rear window lower garnish molding by removing the fasteners securing the molding to the body.
  3. Remove the rear sail panels . Refer to Sail Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.

  4. Object Number: 379401  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the right electrical connector from the rear window defogger.

  6. Object Number: 379905  Size: SH

    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.

  7. Remove the rear window reveal molding. Refer to Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows .
  8. If the rear window reveal molding (1) will not release, use a utility knife in order to cut around the window.


    Object Number: 71179  Size: SH

    Important: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.

  9. Separate the urethane adhesive from the window.
  10. • Leave a base of urethane on the pinchweld flange.
    • The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
    • Use J 24402-A , J 39032 or equivalent in order to remove the quarter window.

    Object Number: 412291  Size: SH
  11. With the aid of an assistant, lift the rear window from the opening using suction cups.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install a stationary window into the opening. Refer to Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows .
  2. Install the rear sail panels. Refer to Sail Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.

  3. Object Number: 379401  Size: SH
  4. Connect the rear window defogger connectors.
  5. Install the rear window lower garnish molding and the fasteners that secure the molding to the body.
  6. Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
  7. Close the rear compartment.