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Flip-Up Glass - Hinge

FLIP-UP GLASS - HINGE

REMOVAL

NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the glass to replace one or both hinges. The hinges can be replaced one at a time.

1. Open the flip up glass.
2. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the position of the hinge on the body to aid installation.




3. Remove the support cylinders (2) and support glass.

CAUTION: Do not allow glass to twist on remaining hinge when the other hinge is being serviced. Damage to the hinge that is not being serviced may result.




4. Remove the bolts (1 and 3) and remove the hinge (4).




5. Using a trim stick C-4755 (1) or equivalent, release the lower locking tabs (2) and remove the hinge cover.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Inspect the hinge cover retention tabs. If they are damaged or cracked, discard the cover and replace with a new one.

1. Install the hinge onto the vehicle and align with marks made previously.




2. Install the hinge to glass bolt (1) and tighten to 10 N.m (90 in.lbs.).
3. Install the bolts (3) and tighten to 7 N.m (60 in.lbs.).
4. Adjust the flip-up glass as necessary.




5. Install the support cylinders (2).




6. Position the top of the hinge cover (3) over the hinge (1) and engage the cover tab (2).
7. Rock the hinge cover down over the hinge and seat fully. Ensure both lower tabs snap into place.