Window Replacement - Midgate

Window Replacement - Midgate

Removal Procedure

1. Lower the window into the midgate.
2. Remove the midgate inner panel.




3. Release the midgate latches, opening the midgate until the holes in the hinge assembly are aligned.
4. Install 5 mm (0.196 in) pins (2) or an allen wrench through the holes in each hinge (1) to support the midgate.
5. Remove the midgate window outer sealing strip.




6. Remove the bolts retaining the midgate window to the window regulator.
7. Remove the midgate window out through the top of the midgate assembly.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the midgate window into the midgate though top of the midgate assembly.
Ensure the window is engaged into the window run channels.
2. Lower the window onto the window regulator assembly.
3. Install the bolts retaining the midgate window to the window regulator until they are finger tight.
4. Install the midgate window outer sealing strip.




5. Remove the pins (2) from the midgate hinges (1) supporting the midgate.
6. Close the midgate.
7. Operate the midgate window until the window is fully closed and engaged in the midgate weatherstrip.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

8. Complete tightening of the bolts retaining the midgate window to the window regulator.

Tighten the bolts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

9. Install the midgate inner panel.