Removal And Installation

Remove Tailgate upper trim.
1. Disconnect rear window defroster connector.
2. Remove upper trim fastener.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Upper Trim Fastener
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Remove high-mounted brake light.
1. Disconnect electrical connector.
2. Remove high-mounted brake light screw (2).
  
  Fig 2: Locating High-Mounted Brake Light Screws
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Remove tailgate trim.
1. Remove tailgate fasteners (6) and screws (1).
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Tailgate Fasteners And Screws
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2. Remove inner assist handle screws (2).
Remove tailgate screen.
Remove tailgate glass lifter.
1. After pulling out lifter clip with (-) screwdriver, extract lifter.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Inner Assist Handle Screws
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Remove tailgate glass.
1. Remove tailgate glass hinge bolt (1).
  Tightening torque:
  
  7-9 N.m (0.7-0.9 kg.m, 5-7 lb.ft)
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Tailgate Glass Hinge Bolt
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Remove tailgate glass latch assembly.
1. Remove tailgate glass latch bolt (2).
  Tightening torque:
  
  7-11 N.m (0.7-1.1 kg.m, 5-8 lb.ft)
  
  Fig 6: Locating Tailgate Glass Latch Bolts
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Install in reverse order of removal.