Back Window Glass: Service and Repair

Tailgate Glass (Resin Top)

Parts Location:

Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the spare tire.
3. Remove the rear wiper.
4. Disconnect the rear defogger connectors (LH & RH).
5. Remove the tailgate glass stays.
- Remove the two seats of two tailgate trim cover fixing bolts.

6. Remove the tailgate glass assembly.
- Remove the two caps each on the left and right sides, then remove the screws.
- Remove the two clips from the two ends of the tailgate moulding, then lift the glass assembly up and out.
- Removing and installing the glass assembly require two persons.

7. Remove the tailgate seal.

Installation

To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order, noting the following points:

1. Tighten the tailgate glass stay fixing bolts to the specified torque.

Torque: 19 N.m (14 lb ft)

2. Make sure the lip is properly oriented when installing the tailgate seal.