Back Window Glass: Service and Repair

Window Replacement - Midgate

Removal Procedure

1. Lower the window into the midgate.




2. Remove the midgate inner panel. Refer toMidgate Panel Replacement - Inner () .
3. Remove the midgate hinge finish covers. Refer toMidgate Hinge Finish Cover Replacement (Midgate Hinge Finish Cover Replacement) in Interior Trim.




4. Release the midgate latches, opening the midgate until the holes in the hinge assembly are aligned.
5. Install 5 mm (0.196 in) pins (2) or an allen wrench through the holes in each hinge (1) to support the midgate.




6. Remove the midgate window outer sealing strip. Refer to Sealing Strip Replacement - Midgate Window Outer () .




7. Disconnect the electrical connector (3) to the defroster grid contact terminal.
8. Loosen the bolts (1) retaining the window to the midgate window clamp.




9. Remove the midgate window out through the top of the midgate assembly.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the midgate window into the midgate though top of the midgate assembly.
Ensure the window is engaged into the window run channels.




2. Lower the window (2) onto the window regulator assembly clamps.
3. Install the bolts (1) retaining the midgate window to the window regulator clamps until they are finger tight.
4. Connect the electrical connector (3) to the defroster grid contact terminal.




5. Install the midgate window outer sealing strip. Refer to Sealing Strip Replacement - Midgate Window Outer () .




6. Remove the pins (2) from the midgate hinges (1) supporting the midgate.
7. Close the midgate.
8. Operate the midgate window until the window is fully closed and engaged in the midgate weatherstrip.
9. Carefully lower the window in order to access the window clamp bolts.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

10. Complete tightening of the bolts retaining the midgate window to the window regulator.

Tighten the nuts to 5 Nm (44 lb in).

11. Inspect the operation of the midgate window.
12. Install the midgate hinge finish covers. Refer toMidgate Hinge Finish Cover Replacement (Midgate Hinge Finish Cover Replacement) in Interior Trim.




13. Install the midgate inner panel (1). Refer toMidgate Panel Replacement - Inner () .