Liftgate Window Glass: Removal

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NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Open the liftgate window glass.

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NOTE: Liftgate shown closed for clarity.

Disconnect the heated rear window element electrical connectors.

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Remove the rear spoiler. Refer to: Rear Spoiler .
Release the clips and disconnect the rear window glass lift struts.

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Remove the liftgate window glass.
1. Remove the liftgate window glass hinge nut.
  Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
2. Slide the liftgate window glass off the pivot pins and remove the liftgate window glass.
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NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

Remove the rear window wiper pivot arm Refer to: Rear Window Wiper Pivot Arm .
NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

Remove the wiper pivot shaft nut cover.

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NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

Remove the wiper pivot shaft nut.

Torque: 155 lb.in (17.5 Nm)

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NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

Remove the wiper pivot shaft trim cover.
1. Remove the wiper pivot shaft trim cover bolts.
  Torque
  
  : 28 lb.in (3.2 Nm)
2. Remove the wiper pivot shaft trim cover.
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NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

Remove the wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft.
1. Remove the wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft nuts.
  Torque
  
  : 55 lb.in (6.2 Nm)
2. Remove the wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft.

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