Captiva

Liftgate Window Replacement - Brazil

Special Tools

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools

Warning: 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.

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.

Note: When a suitable hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

1. Remove the rear window wiper arm. Refer to Rear Window Wiper Arm Replacement : Long Body .
2. Remove the liftgate window side garnish molding. Refer to Tailgate Garnish Moulding Replacement .



3. Disconnect the tailgate window electrical connectors (2) from the tailgate window (1).
4. Remove the high mount stop lamp. Refer to High Mount Brake lamp Replacement : Long Body  → Short Body .

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

5. Protect the following parts from broken glass, seats and carpeting.
6. Close the liftgate.
7. Remove the window from the auto-adhesive as follows:

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

•	The only suitable lubrication is clear water.

•	Use S-0201964 Bonded, Glass Removing Device .

Note: Use care when removing the window not to cut off the locator pins in the left and right upper corners. If the locating pins are cut off it will be necessary to use masking tape to tape the window in place until the auto-adhesive cures.

8. Start the cut between the centre upper corner window and tailgate.

8.1.	Do this from inside the vehicle, insert the tool S-0201964 Bonded, Glass Removing Device (1) between the centre upper corner window and tailgate, thus perforating the adhesive.

8.2.	Move the cutting wire along the outside edge of the window.

8.3.	Remove the tool S-0201964 Bonded, Glass Removing Device .

8.4.	Do this from inside the vehicle, install the cutting wire special tool S-0201964 Bonded, Glass Removing Device (1).

8.5.	Do this from outside the vehicle, install the cutting wire special tool S-0201964 Bonded, Glass Removing Device (2).

8.6.	With an assistant, use the special tool S-0201964 Bonded, Glass Removing Device (1) to hold the cutting wire, pull it starting from the outside, back and forth releasing the window from the adhesive.

8.7.	While cutting the window reposition the cutting wire and special tools, so as to cut the adhesive along the window completely.




9. Remove the window (1) from the vehicle (2) with an assistant, use the glass handling suction cups

1. Place the window on a soft ,clean, dry surface.
2. If reusing or replacing the window, use the appropriate tool, remove the auto-adhesive bead on the window surface and pinch-weld flange to approximately 2 mm (0.078 in).



3. Clean the bonding area on the window.



4. Apply bonded-glass primer and let dry per auto-adhesive instructions by the manufacturer's.



5. Apply the auto-adhesive primer-application (2) around the perimeter of the window (1) and let dry per auto-adhesive instructions by the manufacturer's.



6. Cut the applicator nozzle to provided a V cut to apply the auto-auto-adhesive.




Note: If the locating pins were cut off it will be necessary to tape the window in place until the auto-adhesive cures per auto-adhesive instructions by the manufacturer's.

7. Gently depress the window (1) in the auto-adhesive bead until fully seated 1 mm (0.039 in) below the sides of the tailgate frame evenly.

Note: Following the auto-adhesive installation instructions, using nafta to remove any excess of auto-adhesive within 30 minutes, otherwise it will not be possible to remove the auto-adhesive excess unless using mechanical means.

8. Use masking tape to hold the window in the position until the auto-adhesive completely cures.
9. Make sure to observe the auto-adhesive curing time before releasing the vehicle per auto-adhesive instructions by the manufacturer's.
10. Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.

Note: Do not direct a hard stream of high pressure water to the freshly applied auto-adhesive.

11. Use a soft spray of warm water in order to immediately water test the window.
12. Inspect the window for leaks.
13. If any leaks are found, use a plastic paddle in order to apply extra auto-adhesive at the leak point.
14. Retest the window for leaks.
15. Maintain the following conditions in order to properly cure the auto-adhesive:

•	Partially lower a door window in order to prevent pressure buildups when closing doors before the auto-adhesive cures.

•	Do not drive the vehicle until the auto-adhesive is cured. Refer to the above curing times.

•	Do not use compressed air in order to dry the auto-adhesive.




16. Clean any excess auto-adhesive from the body.
17. Open the liftgate
18. Install the high mount brake lamp. Refer to High Mount Brake lamp Replacement : Long Body  → Short Body .



19. Connect the tailgate window electrical connectors (2) to the tailgate window (1).
20. Install the tailgate window side garnish moulding. Refer to Tailgate Garnish Moulding Replacement .
21. Remove the double layer of masking tape from around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
22. Install the rear window wiper arm. Refer to Rear Window Wiper Arm Replacement : Long Body .
23. Close the liftgate