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Makes 🢒 Saab 🢒 2005 🢒 9-7x 🢒 Body 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Liftgate Window Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Important: Ensure that the liftgate is closed before starting the removal procedure on the liftgate window.

  1. Remove the liftgate upper molding. Refer to Liftgate Upper Molding Replacement in Exterior Trim.

    2. Object Number: 698590 Size: SH
  2. Open the liftgate window (1).

    3. Object Number: 698542 Size: SH

    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.

  3. Remove the liftgate window handle bolts (3) .
  4. Remove the outside handle (4) and striker from the liftgate window.
  5. Remove the liftgate window defogger electrical connectors (2) from the right and left sides.

    6. Object Number: 698590 Size: SH

    Caution: When a lift gate hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

  6. With the aid of an assistant remove the struts (3) from the liftgate window. Refer to Liftgate Strut Replacement .
  7. Lower the liftgate window (1).

    8. Object Number: 696090 Size: SH

    Important: Do not open liftgate once the hinge pins have been removed from the liftgate window.

  8. With the liftgate closed, remove the hinge pin C-clips (2, 3) from the liftgate window hinges.
  9. Remove the hinge pins (1).

    10. Object Number: 698533 Size: SH
  10. Remove the liftgate window from the vehicle with the aid of an assistant.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 696090 Size: SH
  1. Install the liftgate window to the vehicle with the aid of an assistant.

    2. Important: Do not open the liftgate once the hinge pins have been removed from the liftgate window.

  2. With the liftgate closed align the liftgate windows hinge pin holes, install the hinge pins (1).
  3. Install the hinge pin C-clips (2, 3) to the liftgate window hinge pins.

    4. Object Number: 698590 Size: SH
  4. Open the liftgate window.
  5. With the aid of an assistant install the struts (3) to the liftgate window. Refer to Liftgate Strut Replacement .

    6. Object Number: 698542 Size: SH
  6. Install the outside handle (4) and striker to the liftgate window.

    7. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  7. Install the liftgate window handle bolts (3) .

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the liftgate window handle bolts (3) to the striker plate to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  8. Install the liftgate window defogger electrical connectors (2) to the right and left sides.
  9. Install the liftgate upper molding. Refer to Liftgate Upper Molding Replacement in Exterior Trim.

    10. Object Number: 698590 Size: SH
  10. Inspect the operations of the liftgate window and center high mounted stop lamp (CHMSL).
  11. Close the liftgate window.