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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1236621  Size: SH
  1. Lower the midgate window.
  2. Release the midgate latches, opening the midgate until the holes in the hinge assembly are aligned.
  3. Install 5 mm (0.20 in) pins (2) or an allen wrench through the holes in each hinge (1) to support the midgate.

  4. Object Number: 986352  Size: SH
  5. Carefully remove the midgate window sealing strip from the flanges of the midgate.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 986352  Size: SH
  1. Align the tab on the midgate window sealing strip to the notch in the midgate flange.
  2. Install the window sealing strip to the midgate flanges, pressing down until the seal is fully seated.

  3. Object Number: 1236621  Size: SH
  4. Remove the pins (2) or allen wrenches from the midgate hinges (1) supporting the midgate.
  5. Close the midgate, ensuring the latches are fully engaged.
  6. Close the midgate window. Ensure the window sealing strip remains fully seated and not binding against the midgate window.