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 inner trim.
- Disconnect the rear window
defogger electrical connectors.
- Disconnect the OnStar® connector, if equipped.
- Disconnect the rear window
radio antenna connector.
Caution: If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into
the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.
- Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:
| • | Defroster outlets and A/C outlets |
- Open the rear compartment lid in order to access the reveal molding.
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.
Important: The rear window reveal molding is a one piece molding and fills the
cavities between the body and window. If the rear window reveal molding is
stretched or damaged it can not be reused.
- Remove the rear window reveal molding (1). Refer to
Rear Window Reveal Molding Replacement
in Rear Window Reveal Molding.
- If the window reveal molding (1) will not release, use a utility knife
in order to cut around the windshield in order to remove the 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,
lift the rear window from the opening.
