Removal Procedure
- Lower the window into the midgate.
- Remove the midgate inner panel. Refer to
Midgate Inner Panel Replacement
.
- Release the midgate latches, opening the
midgate until the holes in the hinge assembly are aligned.
- Install 5 mm (0.196 in) pins (2) or an allen wrench
through the holes in each hinge (1) to support the midgate.
- Remove the midgate window outer sealing strip. Refer to
Midgate Window Outer Sealing Strip Replacement
.
- Remove the bolts retaining the midgate window
to the window regulator.
- Remove the midgate window out through the top of the midgate assembly.
Installation Procedure
- Install the midgate window into the midgate
though top of the midgate assembly.
Ensure the window is engaged into the window run channels.
- Lower the window onto the window regulator assembly.
- Install the bolts retaining the midgate window to the window regulator
until they are finger tight.
- Install the midgate window outer sealing strip. Refer to
Midgate Window Outer Sealing Strip Replacement
.
- Remove the pins (2) from the midgate
hinges (1) supporting the midgate.
- Close the midgate.
- Operate the midgate window until the window is fully closed and engaged
in the midgate weatherstrip.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Complete tightening of the bolts retaining the midgate window to the window
regulator.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).
- Install the midgate inner panel. Refer to
Midgate Inner Panel Replacement
.