Removal Procedure
- Liftgate - Open
- Battery Negative Cable - Disconnect - Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
Liftgate Lower Trim Finish Panel Access Hole Cover (1) - Remove
- Liftgate Lower Trim Finish Panel Bolt (2) - Remove
- Liftgate Lower Trim Finish Panel (3) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
Rear Window Wiper Blade (1) - Remove
Rear Window Wiper Arm Finish Cap (1) - Remove
Rear Window Wiper Arm Nut (1) - Remove
Rear Window Wiper Arm (1) - Remove
Rear Window Wiper Motor Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
- Disconnect all electrical connectors.
- Rear Window Wiper Motor (2) - Remove
- Rear Window Wiper Motor Grommet - Remove
Use the appropriate trim tool to release the liftgate upper center trim finish panel (1) from the liftgate inner panel.
- Liftgate Upper Center Trim Finish Panel (1) - Remove
Liftgate Upper Side Trim Finish Panel- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [2x]
Rear Window Washer Nozzle Hose (1) - Disconnect
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Rear End Spoiler Nut (2) - Remove [6x]
- Rear End Spoiler Bolt (3) - Remove [6x]
Rear End Spoiler (1) - Remove
- Disconnect the rear window grid electrical connectors.
- Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:
- Seats and carpeting
- Using the appropriate tool, carefully cut around the lace, start in the center working from side to side of the window to access the urethane adhesive bead, if equipped.
- NOTE:
Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.
This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the window.
- Leave a base of urethane on the pinchweld flange.
- The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
- BO-24402-A Glass Sealant Remover (Cold Knife).
- Use commercially available glass cutting tool.
With the aid of an assistant lift the rear window (1) and locating pin (2) from vehicle.