Removal Procedure

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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.

NOTE: DO NOT close the lift window panel with the struts attached unless the window is installed and the window adhesive fully cured. The window adds strength and rigidity to the lift window panel. Attempting to close the lift window panel, with the struts installed, without a window or with the window adhesive not fully cured, could cause the panel to crack.

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

Remove the rear lift window struts. Refer to STRUT REPLACEMENT - REAR LIFT WINDOW PANEL in Body Rear End.
CAUTION: Refer to DEFROSTER OUTLET CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:
1. Upper dash pad
2. Defroster outlets and A/C outlets
3. Seats and carpeting
Disconnect the rear defogger electrical connections.
Disconnect the OnStar®, if equipped.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Rear Defogger Electrical Connections
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Disconnect the antenna connector from the window.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Antenna Connector From Window
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Remove the window outer auxiliary seal.

Fig 3: Window Outer Auxiliary Seal
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Remove the rear lift window panel. Refer to WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT - REAR LIFT WINDOW PANEL in Body Rear End.
Place the panel face down on a clean protective surface.

Fig 4: Rear Lift Window Panel
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Remove the front weatherstrip.

Fig 5: Front Weatherstrip
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CAUTION: Refer to GLASS & SHEET METAL HANDLING CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.

Important: The rear lift window reveal molding fills the cavities between the body and window.

If the reveal molding is stretched or damaged, it cannot be reused. It must be replaced.
Remove the rear lift window reveal molding.
If the rear lift window reveal molding will not release, use a utility knife in order to cut around the window in order to remove the rear window reveal molding.

Fig 6: Rear Lift Window Reveal Molding
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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.
- Use J 24402-A, J 39032 or equivalent in order to remove the window.
Fig 7: Using J 24402-A To Remove Window
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With the aid of an assistant, use the suction cups in order to lift the rear lift window from the opening.

Fig 8: Lifting Rear Lift Window From Opening
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