Captiva

Quarterlight Replacement

Special Tools

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Warning: Refer to Cracked Window Warning in the Preface section.

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

1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the rear quarter panel trim. Refer to Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement : Long Body  → Short Body .
3. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the aerial, if equipped.

Warning: Refer to Defroster Outlet Warning in the Preface section.

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

•	Upper dash pad

•	Demister outlets and A/C outlets

•	Seats and carpeting

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




5. Using a utility knife, carefully cut the lace (1) from the sides and the top edge of the window to access the urethane adhesive bead, if equipped.




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

6. Remove the window from the urethane adhesive.

•	Leave a base of urethane approximately 2 mm (0.078 in) on the pinch-weld flange.

•	The only suitable lubrication is clear water.

•	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 the knife/tool against the window. Do this from inside the vehicle.

7. If necessary, use a long utility knife or similar tool to remove the bottom corners of the window from the urethane adhesive.
8. Remove the fasteners located on inside of the quarterlight.



9. Remove the window (1) from the vehicle.

1. Install the quarterlight into the opening. Refer to Adhesive Installation of Encapsulated Stationary Windows .

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

2. Install the fasteners located on inside of the quarterlight.

Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 10 N·m (88 lb in).

3. Connect the electrical connectors to the aerial, if equipped.
4. Install the rear quarter upper trim panel. Refer to Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement : Long Body  → Short Body .
5. Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
6. Close the liftgate.