Tools Required

1. Remove the upper quarter trim panel. Refer to Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement .

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.

Caution: If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.

Important: Before cutting out a quarter window, apply a double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.

2. Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:

2.1.	Upper dash pad

2.2.	Defroster outlets and A/C outlets

2.3.	Seats and carpeting

Caution: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution in the Preface section.





Important: Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.

3. This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the window.

•	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 window.




4. Gently unseat the quarter window retainer-male ends (1) on the window (4) from the quarter window retainer-female ends (2) on the body.
5. Use suction cups in order to lift the quarter window (4) from the opening.

1. Install the quarter window into the opening. Refer to Adhesive Installation of Stationary Windows .
2. Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
3. Install the upper quarter trim panel. Refer to Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement .