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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the midgate inner panel. Refer to Midgate Inner Panel Replacement.
  2. Remove the midgate window sealing strip. Refer to Midgate Window Outer Sealing Strip Replacement.
  3. Remove the midgate window. Refer to Midgate Window Replacement.
  4. Remove the midgate window regulator. Refer to Midgate Window Regulator Replacement.
  5. Remove the midgate window run channels. Refer to Midgate Window Channel Replacement.
  6. Remove the midgate sliding hinge filler panel rivets.
  7. Remove the midgate hinged filler panel from the structure.

  8. Object Number: 1412511  Size: SH
  9. Remove the bolts retaining the midgate outer panel to the midgate structure.
  10. Remove the midgate outer panel from the midgate.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1412511  Size: SH
  1. Install the midgate outer panel to the midgate assembly.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the bolts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  5. Install the midgate sliding hinge filler panel.
  6. Install the rivets retaining the midgate outer panel to the midgate structure.
  7. Install the midgate window run channels. Refer to Midgate Window Channel Replacement.
  8. Install the midgate window regulator. Refer to Midgate Window Regulator Replacement.
  9. Install the midgate window. Refer to Midgate Window Replacement.
  10. Install the midgate window sealing strip. Refer to Midgate Window Outer Sealing Strip Replacement.
  11. Install the midgate inner panel. Refer to Midgate Inner Panel Replacement.