Removal Procedure
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- Lower the midgate window.
- Release the midgate latches, opening the midgate until the holes in the hinge assembly are aligned.
- Install 5 mm (0.20 in) pins (2) or an allen wrench through the holes in each hinge (1) to support the midgate.
- Carefully remove the midgate window sealing strip from the flanges of the midgate.