Firebird V8-5.7L VIN G (2001)
Caution: Failure to prep the area prior to the application of primer may cause insufficient bonding of urethane adhesive. Insufficient
bonding of urethane adhesive may allow unrestrained occupants to be ejected from the vehicle resulting in personal injury.
6. Use a new dauber to apply the pinchweld primer (black #3) to the surface (1) of the bonding area on the body only.
7. Allow the primer to dry for approximately 10 minutes. Ensure that all nicks and scratches are covered.
8. Install the reveal molding (1) to the edge of the lift window (2). If the original reveal molding is damaged it must be replaced. Refer to Rear
Window Reveal Molding Replacement.
9. With the aid of an assistant, dry fit the lift window in the opening in order to determine the correct way to position the window in the opening.
10. With the aid of assistant and using suction cups remove the lift window from the opening.
11. Place the lift window inside up on a clean, protected surface.
12. If the original lift window is being reused remove all but a thin film of the existing urethane adhesive from the lift window surface by using a clean
utility knife or razor blade scraper.
Important: Do not remove all traces of the adhesive. Remove all mounds or loose pieces of urethane adhesive.
13. If the extended method is being used remove all but approximately 2 mm (3/64 in) of the existing bead of adhesive from the pinchweld flange.
14. Clean around the edge of the inside surface of the lift window with a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water by volume on a dampened lint
free cloth.
15. Shake the pinchweld primer (black #3) for at least 1 minute.
Important: Do not apply the (black #3) primer to the existing bead of the urethane adhesive. Apply only to nicks, scratches or the primed
surfaces.
16. Use a new dauber to apply the primer to the surface of the pinchweld flange.
17. Allow the pinchweld primer to dry for approximately 10 minutes.
