Removal Procedure
Refer to Cracked Window Warning .
Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .
When a lift gate hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.
Apply pressure only at the end of the liftgate / hood assist rod that you are removing or attaching. Do NOT apply pressure to the middle of the rod because damage or bending will result.
DO NOT exceed the limit of the liftgate power assist actuator ball socket joint's free motion during installation to prevent possibility of damage to the actuator.
- Liftgate - Open
- Battery Negative Cable - Disconnect - Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
Liftgate Inside Pull Handle Cover (1) - Remove
- Liftgate Lower Trim Finish Panel Bolt (2) - Remove
Use a flat bladed plastic tool to remove.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Liftgate Lower Trim Finish Panel (1) - Remove
Rear Window Wiper Cap (1) - Remove
- Rear Window Wiper Arm Nut (2) - Remove
- Use the J-39637 Wiper Arm Puller to remove the Rear Window Wiper Arm (3) from the rear window wiper motor pivot shaft.
Rear Window Wiper Motor Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- 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.