Liftgate Glass

LIFTGATE GLASS

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the rear defroster harness connectors.
2. Disconnect the wiper motor harness connectors.

WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE THE LIFTGATE SUPPORT RODS WITH THE LIFTGATE CLOSED. THE SUPPORT ROD PISTONS ARE OPERATED BY HIGH PRESSURE GAS AND COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE DAMAGE IF THEY ARE REMOVED WITH THE PISTONS COMPRESSED (LIFTGATE CLOSED). ONCE REMOVED, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE OR REPAIR THE SUPPORT RODS.

3. Open the tailgate and liftgate.
4. Remove support rod cylinders.

Fig. 5:

5. Remove the bolts attaching the liftgate hinge to the hardtop (Fig. 5).
6. Separate the liftgate glass from the hard top.

INSTALLATION

Transfer all related components.

1. If removed, install support rod ball studs and tighten the nut to 12 N.m (112 in.lbs.).
2. Position the liftgate glass at the hard top.
3. Install the bolts attaching the liftgate hinge to the hardtop and tighten to 10 N.m (95 in.lbs.).
4. Install the support rod cylinders.