Rendezvous AWD V6-3.4L VIN E (2005)
Liftgate Window Glass: Service and Repair
Window Replacement - Liftgate (Pontiac)
Window Replacement - Liftgate (Pontiac)
Tools Required
*
J 24402-A Glass Sealant (Cold Knife) Remover
*
J 39032 Stationary Glass Removal Tool
*
Urethane Adhesive Kit GM P/N 12346392 or Equivalent
*
Isopropyl Alcohol
*
Cartridge-type Caulking Gun
*
Commercial-type Utility Knife
*
Razor Blade Scraper
*
Suction Cups
*
Plastic Paddle
Removal Procedure
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.
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the liftgate trim. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Liftgate (Aztek) (See: Trunk / Liftgate Interior Trim Panel/Service and Repair/Trim
Panel Replacement - Liftgate (Aztek))Trim Panel Replacement - Liftgate (Rendezvous) (See: Trunk / Liftgate Interior Trim Panel/Service and
Repair/Trim Panel Replacement - Liftgate (Rendezvous)) in Body Rear End.
3. Remove the rear spoiler. Refer to Spoiler Replacement - Rear (See: Spoilers, Flaps, and Air Dams/Spoiler/Service and Repair) in Body and
Accessories-Body Rear End.
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 .
4. Place the liftgate window face up on a soft protect cover.
5. Remove the liftgate window and frame from the vehicle. Refer to Liftgate Replacement (Rendezvous) (See: Service and Repair/Liftgate
Replacement (Rendezvous)) in Body Rear End.