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.