H2 V8-6.2L (2008)
Quarter Window Glass: Service and Repair
Quarter Window Replacement (SUT Body Side Window)
Quarter Window Replacement (SUT Body Side Window)
Special Tools
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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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J 34940 Rivet Gun
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Urethane Adhesive Kit GM P/N 12346392 or Equivalent
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Isopropyl Alcohol or Equivalent
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Cartridge-type Caulking Gun
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Commercial-type Utility Knife
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Razor Blade Scraper
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Suction Cups
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Plastic Paddle
Removal Procedure
Caution: If a window is cracked but still intact, crisscross the window with masking tape in order to reduce the risk of damage or personal injury.
1. Apply a double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim, to help prevent damage.
Caution: If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.
2. Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass as necessary:
The seats and carpeting
3. Remove the rear sail panel molding. Refer to Sail Panel Molding Replacement (Left Side) () .
4. Remove the roof header garnish molding. Refer to Roof Rear Header Garnish Molding Replacement () .
5. Remove the rear lock pillar garnish molding. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement - Upper (SUV) (See: Body and
Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Trim Panel/Service and Repair/Body Lock Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement - Upper (SUV))Body Lock Pillar
Garnish Molding Replacement - Upper (SUT) (See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Trim Panel/Service and Repair/Body Lock Pillar
Garnish Molding Replacement - Upper (SUT)) .
6. Open the midgate.
7. Release either the top left or right side midgate window weatherstrip prior to cutting the urethane adhesive bead.
Caution: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution (See: Body and Frame/Service Precautions/Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution)
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Important: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the quarter window.
8. This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the quarter window.
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Leave a base of urethane on the pinchweld 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 quarter window.
