Liftgate Window Glass: Service and Repair

LIFTGATE FLIP-UP GLASS REMOVAL

WARNING: DO NOT DISCONNECT THE PROP ROD CYLINDERS WITH THE LIFTGATE FLIP-UP GLASS CLOSED. THE PROP ROD PISTONS ARE OPERATED BY HIGH PRESSURE GAS. THIS PRESSURE COULD CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY IF THEY ARE REMOVED WHILE THE PISTONS ARE COMPRESSED.

1. Open liftgate flip-up glass. Support glass for ease of repair.

Prop Rod Removal:

2. Using a small flat blade or equivalent tool, gently pry open the locking caps on the end of the prop rod.

Prop Rod Removal:

3. Remove prop rod cylinders from ball studs.

Hinge Removal:

4. Remove hinge nuts from liftgate.
5. Separate flip-up glass from vehicle.

DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove ball studs from glass panel.
2. Remove hinge from glass panel.
3. Remove handle/striker.

ASSEMBLY
1. Install ball studs onto glass panel. Tighten screws to 6 Nm (60 in. lbs.).
2. Position hinges on to glass panel and finger tighten screws.
3. Install handle/striker. Tighten screws to 6 Nm (60 in. lbs.).

INSTALLATION
1. Position flip-up glass on liftgate.
2. Install hinge nuts. Tighten nuts to 6 Nm (60 in. lbs.).
3. Check alignment of glass panel. If panel is aligned correctly, tighten hinge screw to 6 Nm (60 in. lbs.).
4. Install prop rods onto ball studs and compress locking caps to lock prop rods onto ball studs.

LIFTGATE FLIP-UP GLASS LATCH/LOCK COMPONENTS REMOVAL
1. Raise liftgate. Remove liftgate trim panel. If necessary refer to service procedure.

Flip-Up Glass Latch/Lock Component:

2. Remove latch nuts.

3. Disconnect switch connector.
4. Remove latch from liftgate.

INSTALLATION
1. Position latch on vehicle 2.5 mm forward of seal.
2. Connect switch connector.
3. Install latch nuts. Tighten to 11 Nm (100 in. lbs.).
4. Close flip-up glass panel and verify proper operation.
5. Install liftgate trim panel.

FLIP-UP GLASS SWITCH REMOVAL
1. Remove liftgate trim panel.

License Plate Lamp Housing:

2. Remove license plate lamp housing nuts from liftgate.
3. Squeeze switch locking tabs inward to release switch from license plate lamp housing.
4. Disconnect switch harness connector.

Switch Removal:

5. Separate switch from housing.

INSTALLATION
1. Position switch into license plate lamp housing and connect switch harness connector.
2. Snap switch into place.
3. Install license plate lamp housing.
4. Install liftgate trim panel.

LIFTGATE FLIP-UP GLASS WEATHERSTRIP SEAL REMOVAL
1. Slowly pull seal away from flange around edge of glass opening. Remove it from vehicle.
2. Clean seal flange as necessary

INSTALLATION
1. Position weatherstrip seal with paint dots aligned with window opening corners.

Liftgate Seal:

2. Seat seal firmly around entire liftgate.
3. Butt seal-ends together and smooth out any remaining length.