Sable V6-232 3.8L (1988)
Rear Door Window Glass: Service and Repair
Removal
1. Remove door trim panel and watershield. See: Body and Frame/Doors, Hood and Trunk/Doors
2. Remove inner door belt weatherstrip by gently pulling weatherstrip from door flange.
3. Remove the glass-to-glass bracket attaching rivets.
CAUTION: Prior to removing rivet center pins, a suitable block support should be Inserted between the door outer panel and glass to stabilize
the glass during rivet pin removal. Use a 114-Inch diameter drill to drill out remainder of rivet, using care not to enlarge sheet metal holes and
damage the plastic retainer and spacer.
4. Remove glass stabilizer bracket retaining screw and washer and bracket.
5. Lift the glass up between the door belt moulding opening and remove from the door.
Installation
1. Install plastic spacer and retainers into main glass. Install main glass into door.
2. Secure glass-to-glass bracket using Heavy Duty Riveter D80L-23200-A or equivalent to install two rivets.
NOTE: Two 1/4-20 x 1-inch bolts and two 1/4- 20 nut and washer assemblies may be used as alternates for glass retention. However, torque must
not exceed 4-7 N-m (36-81 lb-in).
NOTE: Equivalent metric retainers may be used.
3. Install inner door belt weatherstrip, using hand pressure to push weatherstrip onto door flange.
4. Install glass stabilizer bracket and retaining screw and washer. Tighten to 7-11 N-m (5-8 lb-ft).
5. Cycle glass to ensure smooth operation.
6. Install watershield and door trim panel.
