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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Generic 🢒 2001 🢒 Unit Repair 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Endgate Window Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the high mount stop lamp (endgate window-mounted only). Refer to [ADD LINK] in Lighting Systems.

    2. Object Number: 756 Size: SH
  2. Open the endgate window.
  3. Mark the location of the endgate window hinges on the body for proper alignment at installation.
  4. Disconnect the rear window defogger electrical connectors [VEHICLE SPECIFIC].
  5. Remove the endgate window struts. Refer to [ADD LINK].
  6. Remove the bolts that secure the endgate window hinges to the vehicle.
  7. With the aid of an assistant, remove the endgate glass from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 756 Size: SH
  1. With the aid of an assistant, align the hinges to the marks made at disassembly in order to install the endgate glass to the vehicle.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the bolts that retain the endgate window hinges to the vehicle.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  3. Install the endgate window struts. Refer to [ADD LINK].
  4. Connect the rear window defogger electrical connectors [VEHICLE SPECIFIC].
  5. Install the high mount stop lamp (endgate window-mounted only). Refer to [ADD LINK] in Lighting Systems.
  6. Adjust the rear glass. Reger to [ADD LINK].