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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2008GRAND PRIX BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 334 (FIXED & MOVEABLE WINDOW SYSTEMS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLIFTGATE WINDOW REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Base

Installation Procedure

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix BaseSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Liftgate Window Components
    GM825437Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. With an assistant, install the liftgate window (2) to the liftgate hinges (8).
  2. Install the spacers (1) and the 4 nuts (3) to the rear window (2).
  3. Install the rear window packings (4) and the retainers (5) to the rear window (2).
    4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  4. Install the rear window packings (6) and the rear window strut bolts (1) to the rear window retainers (5).

    Tighten:  Tighten the rear window strut bolts to 6.0 N.m (53 lb in).

  5. Install the rear liftgate window struts. Refer to Liftgate Window Strut Replacement .
    6. Fig 2: Liftgate Window Bolts
    GM825438Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the rear window upper outer panel (4) to the rear window (3).
  7. Connect the rear washer hose. Refer to Rear Window Washer Hose Replacement - Pump to Endgate .
  8. Install the 4 nuts (1) to the rear window hinges (5).
  9. Install the 4 bolts (2) to the rear window (3).
  10. Install the rear wiper motor assembly. Refer to Liftgate Wiper Motor Replacement .
  11. Install the rear wiper arm. Refer to Rear Window Wiper Arm Replacement .
  12. Install the high mount stoplamp cover. Refer to High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement .
  13. Close the liftgate window (3).
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