Enclave AWD V6-3.6L (2009)
Liftgate Window Glass: Service and Repair
Liftgate Window Replacement
Tools Required
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J 24402-A Glass Sealant Remover (Cold Knife)
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J 39032 Stationary Glass Removal Tool
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Use a urethane adhesive systems which meet GM Specification GM 3651G
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Cracked Window Warning (See: Service Precautions/Cracked Window Warning).
Note: 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 liftgate.
2. Remove the liftgate trim. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement (Enclave) (See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Trim
Panel/Service and Repair)Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement (Traverse) ()Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement (Acadia or OUTLOOK) ().
3. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the liftgate window defogger bus bar.
4. Remove the rear window wiper arm. Refer to Rear Window Wiper Arm Replacement (Acadia) (See: Wiper and Washer Systems/Wiper
Arm/Service and Repair/Rear Window Wiper Arm Replacement)Rear Window Wiper Arm Replacement (Enclave, Outlook ) (See: Wiper and
Washer Systems/Wiper Arm/Service and Repair/Rear Window Wiper Arm Replacement)Rear Window Wiper Arm Replacement (Traverse) (
See: Wiper and Washer Systems/Wiper Arm/Service and Repair/Rear Window Wiper Arm Replacement).
5. Remove the rear spoiler. Refer to Rear Spoiler Replacement (Acadia, OUTLOOK) (See: Body and Frame/Spoilers, Flaps, and Air
Dams/Spoiler/Service and Repair)Rear Spoiler Replacement (Enclave, Traverse) (See: Body and Frame/Spoilers, Flaps, and Air
Dams/Spoiler/Service and Repair).
Warning: Refer to Defroster Outlet Warning (See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service Precautions).
6. Cover the following parts to protect from broken glass:
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Upper dash pad
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Defroster outlets and A/C outlets
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Seats and carpeting
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning (See: Body and Frame/Service Precautions/Technician Safety
Information/Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning).
Note: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.
7. Remove the window from the urethane adhesive.
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Leave a base of urethane approximately 2 mm (0.078 in) on the pinch-weld flange.
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The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
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Use J 24402-A , J 39032 or equivalent in order to remove the window.