Removal Procedure
CAUTION:
Refer to Cracked Window Caution
in Cautions and Notices.
- Open the liftgate.
- Remove the inside garnish molding. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Extended Sedan) .
- Cover the following parts to protect from broken glass:
- Upper dash pad
- Defroster outlets and air conditioning (A/C) outlets
- Seats and carpeting
- Remove the window from the urethane adhesive.
- 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 . See Special Tools and Equipment . J 39032 or equivalent in order to remove the quarter window. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- With the aid of an assistant, remove the window (1) from the vehicle.
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.
CAUTION:
Refer to Defroster Outlet Caution
in Cautions and Notices.
CAUTION:
Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution
in Cautions and Notices.
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.