Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 GMC Acadia, 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2016 Buick Enclave. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (Enclave)Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (Acadia or Traverse) .
- Remove the water deflector.
- Remove the outer belt sealing strip. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Outer Sealing Strip Replacement (Acadia/Traverse) Rear Side Door Window Outer Sealing Strip Replacement (Enclave) .
- Lower the window (1) to align the bolts (2) with the access holes in the inner panel.
- Remove the window guide bolts (2).
- Using masking tape place the door window into the upper door frame and tape in place.
- Remove the window regulator. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Regulator Replacement .
- Remove the rear door speaker. Refer to Radio Rear Side Door Speaker Replacement .
- Remove the rear door window front channel. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Front Channel Replacement (Acadia/Traverse) .
- Remove the masking tape from the window and frame.
- Remove the window (1) from the door.
NOTE:
Tape the edges of the outer belt sealing strip to pinch weld to protect the paint.
WARNING:
Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .
NOTE:
In order to remove the window out of the frame, carefully grasp and tilt the window toward the outer door panel. The window comes out between the door panel and the window frame.