Liftgate Window Glass: Service and Repair

WINDOW GLASS-LIFTGATE

Material:

Material







Removal and Installation

Window glass assembly
1. Remove the rear window wiper motor.







2. Disconnect the rear window defrost electrical connectors.







3. CAUTION:
- The liftgate glass must be supported when removing and installing the liftgate assist cylinders.
- Do not extend the socket clips more than 2.0 mm (0.08 in) or failure of the socket can occur.

Disconnect the 2 liftgate glass assist cylinders.
1 Insert a screwdriver blade under the socket clip and lift.
2 Gently pull the socket off the ball stud.

Window glass assembly or hinge assembly







4. Remove the liftgate glass hinge-to-body fasteners and remove the glass.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

Window hinge assembly







5. Remove the liftgate glass to hinge fasteners and remove the glass.
- Apply Threadlock 262 to the liftgate glass to hinge fasteners during installation.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

Window glass assembly or window hinge assembly
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.