Liftgate Window Glass: Service and Repair

Window Replacement - Liftgate

Removal Procedure

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

1. Remove the liftgate upper molding.




2. Open the liftgate window (1).





Caution: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution in Service Precautions.

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.





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 Strut Replacement - Liftgate.
7. Lower the liftgate window (1).





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) and (3) from the liftgate window hinges.
9. Remove the hinge pins (1).




10. Remove the liftgate window from the vehicle with the aid of an assistant.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the liftgate window to the vehicle with the aid of an assistant.

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) and (3) to the liftgate window hinge pins.




4. Open the liftgate window.
With the aid of an assistant install the struts (3) to the liftgate window. Refer to Strut Replacement - Liftgate.




5. Install the outside handle (4) and striker to the liftgate window.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

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

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

7. Install the liftgate window defogger electrical connectors (2) to the right and left sides.
8. Install the liftgate upper molding.




9. Inspect the operations of the liftgate window and center high mounted stop lamp (CHMSL).
10. Close the liftgate window.