Equinox FWD V6-3.0L (2010)
Liftgate Window Glass: Service and Repair
Liftgate Window Replacement
Special Tools
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J 24402-A Glass Sealant (Cold Knife) Remover
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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 lower trim finish panel. Refer to Liftgate Lower Trim Finish Panel Replacement () and Liftgate Lower Trim Finish Panel
Replacement ().
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 (Equinox) (See: Wiper and Washer Systems/Wiper
Arm/Service and Repair/Rear Window Wiper Arm Replacement) Rear Window Wiper Arm Replacement (Terrain) (See: Wiper and Washer
Systems/Wiper Arm/Service and Repair/Rear Window Wiper Arm Replacement).
5. Remove the rear end spoiler. Refer to Rear End Spoiler Replacement (Equinox) (See: Body and Frame/Spoilers, Flaps, and Air
Dams/Spoiler/Service and Repair) Rear End Spoiler Replacement (Terrain) (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/Technician Safety Information).
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).
7. Using a utility knife, carefully cut the lace (1) from the sides and the top edge of the window to access the urethane adhesive bead, if equipped.
