LW200 L4-2.2L VIN F (2003)
Liftgate Window Glass: Procedures
Urethane Adhesive Installation of Bodyside Stationary Windows (Lift Gate)
Caution: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution in Cautions and Notices.
Important: Remove all but approximately 2 mm (0.078 in) of the existing bead of urethane adhesive from the pinch-weld flange.
1. Remove all mounds or loose pieces of urethane adhesive from the pinch-weld area.
2. If the original window is being reused, remove all but a thin film of the existing urethane adhesive from the window surface by using a clean utility
knife or razor blade scraper.
3. Inspect the pinch-weld flange area for the cause of a broken window.
4. Inspect for any of the following problems in order to help prevent future breakage of the window:
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High weld
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Solder spots
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Hardened sealer
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Any other obstruction or irregularity in the pinch-weld flange
Important: If corrosion of the pinch-weld flange is present or if sheet metal repairs or replacements are required, the pinch-weld flange
must be refinished in order to restore the bonding area strength. If paint repairs are required, mask the flange bonding area prior to
applying the color coat in order to provide a clean primer only surface. Materials such as BASF DE17(R), DuPont 2610(R),
Sherwin-Williams PSE 4600 and NP70(R) and Martin-Semour 5120 and 5130(R) PPG DP90LF SPIES/ HECKER 3688/8590 - 3688/5150
- 4070/5090 STANDOX 11158/13320 - 14653/14980 products are approved for this application.
5. After repairing the opening as indicated, perform the following steps:
1. Remove all traces of broken glass from the seats, floor and/or defroster ducts, if applicable.
2. Clean around the edge of the inside surface of the window with a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water by volume on a dampened lint
free cloth.
3. Allow the isopropyl alcohol to dry completely before applying the primers.
Caution: When replacing stationary windows, Urethane Adhesive Kit GM P/N 12346392, or a urethane adhesive system meeting GM
Specification GM3651M, must be used to maintain original installation integrity. Failure to use the urethane adhesive kit will result in poor
retention of the window which may allow unrestrained occupants to be ejected from the vehicle resulting in personal injury.
6. Verify all primers and urethane adhesive are within expiration dates.
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.
Important: Do not apply the black #3 primer to the existing bead of the urethane adhesive on the pinch-weld flange. Apply the primer
only to nicks, scratches or the primed surfaces.
7. Shake the pinch-weld black #3 primer for at least 1 minute.
8. Use a new dauber in order to apply the primer to the surface of the pinch-weld flange.
9. Allow the pinch-weld primer to dry for approximately 10 minutes.
10. With the aid of an assistant dry fit the window to the opening in order to determine the correct position.
11. Ensure the locators are positioned into the locator slots on the lower pinch-weld flange.
12. Center the glass side to side into the lift gate opening.
13. Use masking tape in order to mark the locations of the lift gate window in the opening.
14. Cut the masking in the center and remove the lift gate window from the opening.