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Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 2993
Weatherstrip & Bolts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
ADHESIVE INSTALLATION OF STATIONARY WINDOWS (WINDSHIELD)
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
1. Position the door window as needed for service.
2. Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel
Replacement (YE9) or Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (SLT) .
3. Remove the rear door inner sealing strip. Refer to Rear Door Window Belt Inner
Sealing Strip Replacement (Crew Cab) or Rear Door Window Belt Inner
Sealing Strip Replacement (Extended Cab).
1
Rear Door Rear Window Weatherstrip Bolt
Tighten: 10 N.m (89 lb in)
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice .
2
Rear Door Rear Window Weatherstrip
Procedure:
After the bolt has been removed from the weatherstrip, pull downward to
release it from the door.
3
Rear Door Front Window Weatherstrip Bolt
Tighten: 10 N.m (89 lb in)
4
Rear Door Front Window Weatherstrip
Procedure:
After the bolt has been removed from the weatherstrip, pull downward to
release it from the door.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Fixed and Moveable Windows - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,
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Fig. 89: Applying Pinch-Weld Primer
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1. Remove all mounds or loose pieces of urethane adhesive from the pinch-weld area.
2. If the original window is being reused, remove all but a thin film of the existing urethane
adhesive from the window surface by using a clean utility knife or razor blade scraper.
3. Inspect the following components for the causes of a broken window:
The flange of the window opening
CAUTION: Refer to GLASS AND SHEET METAL HANDLING
CAUTION .
IMPORTANT: Remove all but approximately 2 mm (3/64 in) of the existing
bead of urethane adhesive from the pinch-weld flange.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Fixed and Moveable Windows - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,
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The window reveal molding
4. Inspect for any of the following problems in order to help prevent future breakage of the
window:
High weld
Solder spots on the pinchweld
Hardened sealer
Any other obstruction or irregularity in the pinch-weld flange
5. After repairing the opening as indicated, perform the following steps:
1. Remove all traces of broken glass from the outer cowl panel, seats, floor and defroster
ducts.
2. Clean around the edge of the inside surface of the window with a 50/50 mixture of
isopropyl alcohol and water by volume on a dampened lint free cloth.
6. Verify all primers and urethane adhesive are within expiration dates.
IMPORTANT: If corrosion of the pinch-weld flange is present or if sheet
metal repairs or replacements are required, the pinch-weld
flange must be refinished in order to restore the bonding
area strength. If paint repairs are required, mask the flange
bonding area prior to applying the color coat in order to
provide a clean primer only surface. Materials such as BASF
DE15®, DuPont 2610®, Sherwin-Williams PSE 4600 and
NP70® and Martin-Semour 5120 and 5130® PPG DP90LF
SPIES/ HECKER 3688/8590 - 3688/5150 - 4070/5090 STANDOX
11158/13320 - 14653/14980 products are approved for this
application.
CAUTION: Refer to WINDOW RETENTION CAUTION .
CAUTION: Failure to prep the area prior to the application of primer
may cause insufficient bonding of urethane adhesive.
Insufficient bonding of urethane adhesive may allow
unrestrained occupants to be ejected from the vehicle
resulting in personal injury.
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2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Fixed and Moveable Windows - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,
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7. Shake the pinch-weld primer black #3 for at least 1 minute.
8. Use a new dauber in order to apply the primer to the surface of the pinch-weld flange (1).
9. Allow the pinch-weld primer to dry for approximately 10 minutes.
Fig. 90: View Of Removed Window
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IMPORTANT: Do not apply the black #3 primer to the existing bead (1) of
the urethane adhesive on the pinch-weld flange. Apply the
primer only to nicks, scratches or the primed surfaces.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Fixed and Moveable Windows - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado,
Sierra & Silverado
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