Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Liftgate Window Replacement
Special Tools
- BO-24402-A Glass Sealant Remover (Cold Knife)
- BO-39032 Stationary Glass Removal Tool
- Use an adhesive that is approved by GM
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools
- Removal Procedure
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Warning:
Refer to Cracked Window Warning.
Note:
Before cutting out a stationary window, apply a double
layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and
the interior trim.
- Open the liftgate.
- Remove the liftgate trim. Refer to Liftgate Trim Finish Panel Replacement.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors from the liftgate window defogger
bus bar.
- Remove the rear window wiper arm. Refer to Rear Window Wiper Arm Replacement.
- Remove the rear spoiler. Refer to Rear End Spoiler Replacement.
Warning:
Refer to Defroster Outlet Warning.
- Cover the following parts to protect from broken glass:
- Upper dash pad
- Defroster outlets and A/C outlets
- Seats and carpeting
Note:
Keep the cutting edge of the appropriate tool against the
window. There are window locating pins, one in each upper corner of the
window. Use care Not to remove or cut them off when removing the window.
If the window locator pins are cut, it will be necessary to tape the window
in place.
- This will allow the auto-adhesive to be separated from the window.
- Leave a base of auto-adhesive on the pinchweld flange.
- The only suitable lubrication is clean water.
- Use BO-24402-A Glass Sealant Remover (Cold Knife).
- BO-39032 Stationary Glass Removal Tool, or equivalent in order
to remove the window.
Note:
Keep the cutting edge of appropriate tool the against the
window. Do this from inside the vehicle.
- Use the appropraite tool to remove the bottom of the window from the auto-adhesive.
Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window. Do this from inside the
vehicle.
- With an assistant, remove the window?€‰(1) from the vehicle.
- Installation Procedure
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- Install the liftgate window into the opening. Refer to Adhesive Installation
of Liftgate Windows.
- Install the rear spoiler. Refer to Rear End Spoiler Replacement.
- Install the rear window wiper arm. Refer to Rear Window Wiper Arm Replacement.
- Connect the liftgate window defogger electrical connectors to the bus
bar.
- Install the liftgate trim. Refer to Liftgate Trim Finish Panel Replacement.
- Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the
painted surfaces and the interior trim.
- Close the liftgate.
Liftgate Weatherstrip Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Liftgate Weatherstrip
Procedure
Clean the area where t ...
Liftgate Hinge Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the liftgate. Refer to Liftgate Replacement.
L ...
Other materials:
Interior Lighting
Dome Lamps
The dome lamp controls are in the headliner above the rear seats.
: Press to turn the lamps off, even
when a door is open.
: When the button is returned to
the middle position, the lamps turn on automatically when a door is opened.
: Press to turn on the dome lamps.
Reading ...
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift the transmission into P (Park)
properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in
the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P (Park).
This is called “torque lock.” To prevent t ...
Body Side Frame Rocker Reinforcement Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair
Warning.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning.
Note: The body side frame rocker reinforcement is made of
Ultra High Strength Dual Phase Steel and ...
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