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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    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.

    Important: Before cutting out a stationary window, apply a double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.

  1. Close the liftgate before removing the liftgate window.
  2. Open the liftgate window.

  3. Object Number: 379401  Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the rear defogger plug from the liftgate window.

  5. Object Number: 313603  Size: SH
  6. Remove the struts from the liftgate window. Refer to Liftgate Window Strut Replacement in Body Rear End.

  7. Object Number: 388724  Size: SH

    Caution: If a window is cracked but still intact, crisscross the window with masking tape in order to reduce the risk of damage or personal injury.

  8. With the aid of an assistant remove the window (1) from the closed liftgate. Remove the C-clips from the liftgate window hinges, NOT from the liftgate.
  9. Slide the liftgate window toward the left of the vehicle and lift off.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 388724  Size: SH
  1. With the aid of an assistant install the liftgate window (1) to the vehicle.
  2. Install the C-clips to the liftgate window hinges.

  3. Object Number: 313603  Size: SH
  4. Install the struts to the liftgate window. Refer to Liftgate Window Strut Replacement in Body Rear End.

  5. Object Number: 379401  Size: SH
  6. Connect the rear defogger plug to the liftgate window.
  7. Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
  8. Close the liftgate window.