Repair procedures

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

1. Remove Tailgate upper trim.
(1) Disconnect rear window defroster connector.
(2) Remove upper trim fastener.




2. Remove high-mounted brake light.
(1) Disconnect electrical connector.
(2) Remove high-mounted brake light screw (2).




3. Remove tailgate trim.
(1) Remove tailgate fasteners (6) and screws (1).




(2) Remove inner assist handle screws (2).
4. Remove tailgate screen.
5. Remove tailgate glass lifter.
(1) After pulling out lifter clip with (-) screwdriver, extract lifter.




6. Remove tailgate glass.
(1) Remove tailgate glass hinge bolt (1).

Tightening torque :
7-9 Nm (0.7-0.9 kg-m, 5-7 lb-ft)





7. Remove tailgate glass latch assembly.
(1) Remove tailgate glass latch bolt (2).

Tightening torque :
7-11 Nm (0.7-1.1 kg-m, 5-8 lb-ft)





8. Install in reverse order of removal.