Liftgate Window Glass Removal/Installation

Fig 1: Liftgate Window Glass Replacement Components With Torque Specifications

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1. Open the liftgate window glass.
2. Remove the 2 liftgate window glass nut access covers.
3. Through the RH access, disconnect the liftgate window glass electrical harness connector.
4. Disconnect the LH heated window grid wire electrical connector.
   NOTE:

   • An assistant may be needed to carry out this step.
5. Disconnect the 2 liftgate window glass cylinders.
   1. Slide the spring retainer to the end of the socket.
   2. Disconnect the socket from the ball stud.
      Fig 2: Identifying Spring Retainer To End Of Socket

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   NOTE:

   • An assistant may be needed to carry out this step.
6. Remove the 2 liftgate window glass hinge nuts and the liftgate window glass.
   • To install, tighten to 11 N.m {1.1 kgf.m, 97 in.lbf}.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   • Transfer components as necessary.