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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Lower the midgate window.

  2. Object Number: 1412513  Size: SH
  3. Remove the midgate inner panel. Refer to Midgate Inner Panel Replacement .
  4. Open the midgate. If the latches will not operate using the midgate latch release switch, then release the midgate latches manually. Refer to Opening the Midgate Without Electrical Power .

  5. Object Number: 1412518  Size: SH
  6. Remove the midgate window. Refer to Midgate Window Replacement .
  7. Remove the midgate window run channel(s). Refer to Midgate Window Channel Replacement .

  8. Object Number: 1412512  Size: SH
  9. Remove the screws retaining the latch assembly to the midgate structure.
  10. Disconnect the electrical connector from the midgate latch.
  11. Remove the latch from the midgate structure.

Installation Procedure

  1. Connect the electrical connector to the midgate latch.

  2. Object Number: 1412512  Size: SH
  3. Position the midgate latch to the midgate structure.
  4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Install the screws retaining the midgate latch to the midgate structure.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the midgate latch screws to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 1412518  Size: SH
  7. Install the midgate window run channel. Refer to Midgate Window Channel Replacement .
  8. Install the midgate window. Refer to Midgate Window Replacement .

  9. Object Number: 1412513  Size: SH
  10. Install the midgate inner panel. Refer to Midgate Inner Panel Replacement .
  11. Inspect the midgate window and latches for proper operation.