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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the spare tire. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  2. 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.
  3. Apply a double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim, to help prevent damage.
  4. CAUTION: Refer to Defroster Outlet Caution .
  5. Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass as necessary:

    The seats and carpeting

  6. Fig 1: Endgate Window
    GM1556640Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution in Cautions and Notices.
    IMPORTANT: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the endgate window (1).
  7. This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the endgate window (1).
    • Leave a base of urethane on the pinchweld flange.
    • The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
    • Use J 24402-A  , J 39032  or equivalent in order to remove the endgate window (1). See Special Tools .
  8. If the locator pins were damaged during removal, they must be replaced.
  9. With the aid of an assistant, use the suction cups to remove the endgate window from the opening.