Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Open the liftgate.CAUTION: Refer to Cracked Window Caution in Cautions and Notices.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.
- Remove the liftgate trim. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Liftgate (Aztek) or Trim Panel Replacement - Liftgate (Rendezvous) in Body Rear End.
- Remove the rear spoiler. Refer to Spoiler Replacement - Rear in Body and Accessories-Body Rear End.
- Place the liftgate window face up on a soft protect cover.
- Remove the liftgate window and frame from the vehicle. Refer to Liftgate Replacement (Rendezvous) in Body Rear End.
- If the liftgate window is to be reused tape off the inside of the window defogger grid and the electrical connectors.
- 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 ,. See Special Tools and Equipment .J 39032 or equivalent in order to remove the window. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- With the aid of an assistant, remove the liftgate window from the liftgate frame.
CAUTION:
Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT:
Care must be taken when cutting out the liftgate window not to damage the reveal molding, the reveal molding is not serviced separately.
IMPORTANT:
The liftgate window has locators at each corner that insert into the liftgate window frame. The locators aid in the alignment of the liftgate window.
IMPORTANT:
Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window. Care must be taken so that the cutting blade doesn't cut through the reveal molding. Check the depth of the cutting blade before starting.