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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2006 🢒 HHR 🢒 Body 🢒 Stationary Windows 🢒 Quarter Window Replacement

Tools Required

    • J 24402-A Glass Sealant (Cold Knife) Remover
    • J 39032 Stationary Glass Removal Tool
    • Urethane Adhesive Kit GM P/N 12346392 or Equivalent
    • Isopropyl Alcohol or equivalent
    • Cartridge-Type Caulking Gun
    • Commercial-Type Utility Knife
    • Razor Blade Scraper
    • Suction Cups
    • Plastic Paddle

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Cracked Window Caution in the Preface section.

    Important: Before cutting out a quarter window, apply a double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.

  1. Open the liftgate.
  2. Remove the inside rear garnish molding. Refer to Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the inside rear garnish molding. Refer to Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel Replacement .

    4. Caution: Refer to Defroster Outlet Caution in the Preface section.

  4. Cover the following parts to protect from broken glass:
    5. • Upper dash pad
    • Defroster outlets and air conditioning (A/C) outlets
    • Seats and carpeting

    Caution: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution in the Preface section.

    Important: When cutting out the quarter window use care not to damage the encapsulation around the perimeter of the quarter window. If the encapsulation is damaged, the window must be replaced.

    Important: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the quarter window. Do this from inside the vehicle to protect the outer painted surface.

  5. Remove the window from the urethane adhesive.
    6. • Leave a base of urethane approximately 2 mm (0.078 in) on the pinch-weld flange.
    • The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
    • Use the J 24402-A , J 39032 , or equivalent in order to remove the quarter window.

    Object Number: 1593855 Size: SH
  6. With the aid of an assistant, remove the window (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

Important: The molded encapsulation surrounding the quarter window is made using PVC plastic materials. Use a specific PVC primer application prior to applying the urethane adhesive bead to the window.

  1. Install the quarter window locator pins to the slots in the opening of the quarter panel.
  2. Install the inside rear garnish molding. Refer to Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Install the inside rear garnish molding. Refer to Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel Replacement .
  4. Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
  5. Close the liftgate.