How to Replace the Window on a 2002 GMC Sonoma

Replacing the window on your 2002 GMC Sonoma might seem like a job for a professional, but if you have some basic tools, you can do the job yourself.

Instructions

1

Buy the right kind of replacement glass for your 2002 GMC Sonoma. You must know the exact year and model to choose the compatible kind of glass. Before going to the next step, also be sure that all the broken glass is removed from your working area.

2

Prepare the working area. Gather your tools near the car and wash the part of the car you will be working on. Check again for debris, glass and other particles. Place a tarp on the ground below the car door so you can later gather any possible debris and make the clean-up easier. Open the car door where the new glass should be installed and if needed, remove the rubber frame of the broken window. It should slide right off. You can use a screwdriver to gently pry off the rubber if need be.

3

Remove the inside panel of the door by carefully removing screws with a flat head screwdriver. If your window is electronic, simply make sure to remove all the screws, including the ones below the car door handle. Keep the screws close for later. Now detach the weatherproof barrier sheet from the panel. With the sheet gone, look inside the panel and check if there are any glass leftovers. Remove them.

4

Take off the black weather strip from the base of the window, and then remove the slips from the inside of the door panel. If you bought a glass without a rubber frame, now is the time to put the rubber on your new window. It's possible to do this without using a tool, but you can use a plastic spatula to get the work done more quickly.

5

Slide the replacement glass into the door very carefully, making sure that it slips into its slot. It is best to start from the lower divider and standing outside the door. Once you put the glass securely in its place, put the bracket back, tighten the bolts and secure the new glass with clips. While the clips shouldn't be loose, make sure not to make it too tight so you don't break your new window.

6

Replace the black weather strip back at the base of the window and reattach the weather barrier sheet to the door panel. Then use screws to put the door panel back.