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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- 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.
- Cover the following parts to protect from broken glass:
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.
Warning:
Refer to Defroster Outlet Warning.
- 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
Liftgate Weatherstrip Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Liftgate Weatherstrip
Procedure
Clean the area where t ...
Liftgate Hinge Replacement
Liftgate Hinge Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the liftgate. Refer to Liftgate Replacement.
L ...
Other materials:
Radio Replacement (Without US8)
Radio Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the instrument panel center molding. Refer to
Instrument Panel Center Molding Replacement.
1
Radio Bolts (Qty: 4)
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Valve Guide Reaming, and Valve and Seat Grinding
Valve Cleaning Procedure
Use soft bristle wire brush to clean any carbon build-up from the valve
head. DO NOT use a wire brush on any part of the valve stem. The valve stem
is chrome plated to provide enhanced wear characteristics. Wire brushing
the stem could remove the chr ...
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