Tailgate Window Glass: Service and Repair

Flip-Up Glass

Removal

Note: Grand Cherokee (WK) shown, Commander (XK) similar.






1. Disconnect heated liftgate glass electrical connector (2).










2. Open the liftgate glass (2) and support.
3. Disconnect glass support cylinders (1) at the lower ball studs.

Note: Grand Cherokee (WK) shown, Commander (XK) similar.

4. Close the glass but not latch in the closed position.
5. Remove hinge covers and remove hinge bolts (2).
6. Remove the glass.

Installation






Note: Grand Cherokee (WK) shown, Commander (XK) similar.

1. Position liftgate glass on vehicle.
2. Install hinge bolts (2). Center liftgate. Tighten hinge bolts to 7 Nm (60 in. lbs.).






3. Open and support the glass.
4. Install support cylinders (1).






5. Connect heated glass electrical connector (2).
6. Adjust liftgate glass as necessary.