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:
Windshield Washer Pump Replacement
Windshield Washer Pump Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front left front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse
Liner Replacement.
1
Windshield Washer Pum ...
Drum Brake Hardware Inspection
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Visually inspect the drum brake upper return spring (1) for the following
conditions:
Excessive corrosion
Excessive stretching
Broken
Missing
If any of the conditions listed were found, the drum brake upper return sp ...
Instrument Panel Tie Bar Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the Instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly
Replacement.
Remove the steering column and wheel from the vehicle. Refer to Steering
Column Replacement.
Remove the air inlet grill panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacem ...
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