Removal Procedure
Important: Ensure that the liftgate is closed before starting the removal procedure on the liftgate window.
- Remove the liftgate upper molding. Refer to
Liftgate Upper Molding Replacement.
- Open the liftgate window (1).
Caution: When working with any type of glass or sheet metal with exposed or rough
edges, wear approved safety glasses and gloves in order to reduce
the chance of personal injury.
- Remove the liftgate window handle bolts (3) .
- Remove the outside handle (4) and striker from the liftgate window.
- Remove the liftgate window defogger electrical connectors (2) from the right and left sides.
Caution: When a lift gate hold open device is being removed or installed, provide
alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal
injury.
- With the aid of an assistant remove the struts (3) from the liftgate window. Refer to
Liftgate Strut Replacement .
- Lower the liftgate window (1).
Important: Do not open liftgate once the hinge pins have been removed from the liftgate window.
- With the liftgate closed, remove the hinge pin C-clips (2) and (3) from the liftgate window hinges.
- Remove the hinge pins (1).
- Remove the liftgate window from the vehicle with the aid of an assistant.
Installation Procedure
- Install the liftgate window to the vehicle with the aid of an assistant.
Important: Do not open the liftgate once the hinge pins have been removed from the liftgate window.
- With the liftgate closed align the liftgate windows hinge pin holes, install the hinge pins (1).
- Install the hinge pin C-clips (2) and (3) to the liftgate window hinge pins.
- Open the liftgate window.
With the aid of an assistant install the struts (3) to the liftgate window. Refer to
Liftgate Strut Replacement .
- Install the outside handle (4) and striker to the liftgate window.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the liftgate window handle bolts (3) .
Tighten
Tighten the liftgate window handle bolts (3) to the striker plate to 5 N·m (44 lb in).
- Install the liftgate window defogger electrical connectors (2) to the right and left sides.
- Install the liftgate upper molding. Refer to
Liftgate Upper Molding Replacement.
- Inspect the operations of the liftgate window (1) and center high mounted stop lamp (CHMSL).
- Close the liftgate window (1).