Back Window Glass: Service and Repair

Rear Window Replacement


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 (Sail Panel Replacement) in Interior Trim.




4. Disconnect the right electrical connector from the rear window defogger.




Caution: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution in Cautions and Notices.
5. Remove the rear window reveal molding. Refer to Urethane Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows (Urethane Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows) .
If the rear window reveal molding (1) will not release, use a utility knife in order to cut around the window.





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


6. Separate the urethane adhesive 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 quarter window.





7. 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 Urethane Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows (Urethane Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows) .
2. Install the rear sail panels. Refer to Sail Panel Replacement (Sail Panel Replacement) in Interior Trim.




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