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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 6.5 FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 405 (STATIONARY WINDOW SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBODY SIDE STATIONARY WINDOW REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 F

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 FSECTION Removal Procedure
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WARNING: 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.

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

  1. When replacing or removing the left side stationary window. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT BODY SIDE and TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - BODY SIDE REAR .
  2. When replacing or removing the right side stationary window. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - RIGHT BODY SIDE and TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - BODY SIDE REAR .
    CAUTION: If broken glass falls into the defroster outlets, it can be blown into the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.
  3. Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:
    1. Upper dash pad
    2. Defroster outlets and A/C outlets
    3. Seats and carpeting
    CAUTION: When working with any type of glass or sheet metal with exposed or rough edges, wear approved safety glasses and gloves in order to reduce the chance of personal injury.

    Important:  The window reveal molding fills the cavities between the body and window. If the window reveal molding is stretched or damaged it cannot be reused. The window reveal molding is a one-piece molding.

  4. Grasp the lower corner of the window reveal molding by hand and slowly pull the reveal molding (1) away from the window.
    5. Fig 1: Revealing Molding Away From Window
    G01736785Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. If the window reveal molding will not release, use a utility knife in order to cut around the window in order to remove the window reveal molding.
  6. Remove the window reveal molding, if equipped.

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

  7. 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.
    Fig 2: Using J 24402-A, J 39032 To Remove Window
    G01736786Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the stationary window from the pinchweld flange with the aid of an assistant.
Fig 3: Removing Stationary Window From Pinchweld Flange
G01736787Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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