Hatch Glass/Hatch Glass Support Strut Replacement

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to scratch the tailgate.
Do not damage the rear window defogger grid lines and terminals.

Remove the tailgate side trim from both sides (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TAILGATE AREA ).
Remove the high mount brake light (see HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT REPLACEMENT ).
Disconnect the rear window defogger connectors (A), and release the wire harnesses (B) and harness holders (C) from both hatch glass support strut brackets (D). On the right side, release the wire harness from the wire harness trim (E).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Rear Window Defogger Connectors
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While holding the hatch glass, use a T30 Torx bit to remove the bolts, then remove the hatch glass support strut brackets (A) from both sides.

Fig 2: Removing Hatch Glass Support Strut Brackets (A) With Torque Settings
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While holding the hatch glass (A), use a T30 Torx bit to remove the bolts from both sides, then release the double-sided adhesive tape (B), and remove the hatch glass support strut (C), support strut nut (D), and seal (E) from the hatch glass.

Fig 3: Removing Bolts, Hatch Glass Support Strut, Support Strut Nut, And Seal With Torque Settings
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With an assistant, holding the hatch glass, remove the nuts from both sides. Unlock the hatch glass latch.

Fig 4: Removing Nuts From Both Sides With Torque Settings
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Remove the hatch glass (A). Take care not to scratch the tailgate.

Fig 5: Removing Hatch Glass
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Install the glass and support struts in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Replace the removed support strut mounting bolts with new ones.
- Make sure the rear window defogger connectors are plugged in properly.
- Adjust the position of the glass (see HATCH GLASS ADJUSTMENT ).
- Check that the hatch glass opens properly and locks securely.
Check for water leaks and wind noise.