Body Side Window Rear Panel Replacement (Enclave)

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Fig 1: Body Side Window Rear Panel (Enclave)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
1	Body Side Window Rear Panel CAUTION: Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Caution . Procedure The part and surface should be 21°C (70°F) prior to installation. The vehicle should remain 21°C (70°F) for one hour after assembly to allow adhesive to develop sufficient bond strength. Use a heat gun or equivalent to remove the body side window rear panel. Clean all adhesive from the body side window and wipe the surface dry with a clean lint-free towel prior to installing the body side window rear panel. When removing protective liners from the adhesive tape, be careful not to touch tape with hands and do not allow tape to come in contact with dirt or any foreign matter prior to adhesion. Using the palm of the hand, wet out the body side window rear panel to the body side window to ensure full adhesion.

Callout

Component Name

Body Side Window Rear Panel

CAUTION:

Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Caution .

Procedure

The part and surface should be 21°C (70°F) prior to installation. The vehicle should remain 21°C (70°F) for one hour after assembly to allow adhesive to develop sufficient bond strength.
Use a heat gun or equivalent to remove the body side window rear panel.
Clean all adhesive from the body side window and wipe the surface dry with a clean lint-free towel prior to installing the body side window rear panel.
When removing protective liners from the adhesive tape, be careful not to touch tape with hands and do not allow tape to come in contact with dirt or any foreign matter prior to adhesion.
Using the palm of the hand, wet out the body side window rear panel to the body side window to ensure full adhesion.