Tailgate Window Glass: Service and Repair

FLIP-UP GLASS

REMOVAL

1. Open the flip-up glass.
2. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the position of the hinge on the body to aid installation.




3. Remove the support cylinders (2).




4. Disconnect the electrical connectors (3).
5. Open the glass to the full travel with the support cylinders off.
6. Remove the bolts (1) and remove the glass (5).

INSTALLATION




1. Install the flip-up glass, pushing it as far up as it can go and loosely install the hinge bolts (1).
2. Connect the electrical connectors (3).
3. Adjust flip-up glass fit if necessary, making sure there are equal gaps on both sides of the glass while pushing up on the glass and tighten the hinge bolts to 7 N.m (60 in.lbs.).




4. Install the support cylinders (2).