Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 3000

31. Maintain the following conditions in order to properly cure the urethane adhesive:

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

Do not drive the vehicle until the urethane adhesive is cured. Refer to the above curing
times.

Do not use compressed air in order to dry the urethane adhesive.

32. Complete the window installation.

FRONT SIDE DOOR WINDOW FRONT CHANNEL AND REAR CHANNEL REPLACEMENT

Fig. 112: View Of Front Door Window Channel & Bolt
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at least 24 hours for the complete curing of the
urethane adhesive.

For the chemical-curing type of urethane adhesive,
allow a minimum of 1 hour.

Do NOT physically disturb the repair area until after these
minimum times have elapsed.

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FRONT SIDE DOOR WINDOW REAR CHANNEL REPLACEMENT

Fig. 113: View Of Front Side Door Window Channels & Components

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

1. Position the door window as needed for service.

2. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel

Replacement (YE9) or Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (SLT) .

3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector

Replacement .

4. Remove the front door inner sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Belt

Inner Sealing Strip Replacement.

1

Front Door Window Run Channel Lower Bolt

Tighten: 11 N.m (97 lb in)

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2

Front Door Window Run Channel

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

FULL-CUT METHOD DESCRIPTION

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

1. Position the door window as needed for service.

2. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel

Replacement (YE9) or Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (SLT) .

3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector

Replacement .

1

Front Door Window Run Channel Rear Bolt

Tighten: 10 N.m (89 lb in)

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2

Front Door Window Rear Run Channel
Tip: Raise the door window to the fully close position to gain access the run
channel.

IMPORTANT:

If corrosion of the pinch-weld flange is present, or if sheet
metal repairs or replacements are required, refinish the
pinch-weld flange in order to present a clean, primer-only
surface.

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.

Appropriate materials for these primer applications are
typically 2 component catalyzed products. Use materials
such as BASF DE15®, DuPont 2610®, Sherwin-Williams PSE
4600 and NP70® and Martin-Semour 5120,5130®, PPG
DP90LF SPIES/HECKER 3688/8590 - 3688/5150 - 4070/5090
STANDOX 11158/13320 - 14653/14980 products are approved
for this application. Follow the manufacturer's directions for

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Use only the full cut method, also known in the field as full strip method, when installing
windows.

This method includes the following:

The replacement of a majority of the urethane adhesive bead. Remove all but approximately
2 mm (3/64 in) of the existing bead of urethane adhesive from the pinch-weld flange.

Apply pinch-weld primer to any exposed painted areas on the pinch-weld flange.

No mounds or loose pieces of urethane adhesive should remain on the pinch-weld flange. Do not
remove all traces of urethane adhesive.

ADHESIVE SERVICE KIT DESCRIPTION

The GM of Canada Adhesive Caulking Kit, P/N 10952983, contains the following items:

Four different primers

A tube of urethane adhesive with a nozzle

Four daubers

Instructions with warnings

Use the urethane adhesive caulking kit for replacement of any urethane adhesive-installed
window using the full cut method.

In the United States or Canada, you may use any of the following equivalent urethane adhesive
systems which meet GM Specification GM 3651G:

Dow Automotive - Essex 400HV. One part and requires associated primers.

Dow Automotive - Essex U216. Two part and requires associated primers.

Call Dow Automotive at 1-800-453-3779 for more information.

3M™ "Fast Cure" Auto Glass Urethane. One part and requires associated primers.

the mix, the application, and the drying times.

After repairing the opening as indicated, shake the pinch-
weld primer black #3 well. Using a new dauber, apply the
primer to the primed surface of the flange in the bonding
area. Allow the primer to dry for 10 minutes.

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