Removal Procedure

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IMPORTANT: Ensure that the liftgate is closed before starting the removal procedure on the liftgate window.

Remove the lift gate outer reveal molding.
Refer to MOLDING REPLACEMENT - LIFT GATE UPPER .
Open the liftgate window (1).

Fig 1: Removing Lift Gate Outer Reveal Molding
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CAUTION: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution in Cautions and Notices.
Remove the liftgate window handle bolts (3).
Remove the outside handle (4) and striker from the liftgate window.
Remove the liftgate window defogger electrical connectors (2) from the right and left sides.

Fig 2: Removing Liftgate Window Defogger Electrical Connectors From Right & Left Sides
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CAUTION: When a lift gate hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.
With the aid of an assistant remove the struts (3) from the liftgate window. Refer to STRUT REPLACEMENT - LIFT GATE in Body Rear End.
Lower the liftgate window (1).

Fig 3: Removing Struts With Aid Of Assistant From Liftgate Window
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IMPORTANT: Do not open liftgate once the hinge pins have been removed from the liftgate window.
With the liftgate closed, remove the hinge pin C-clips (2) and (3) from the liftgate window hinges.
Remove the hinge pins (1).

Fig 4: Removing Hinge Pins
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Remove the liftgate window from the vehicle with the aid of an assistant.

Fig 5: Removing Liftgate Window From Vehicle With Aid Of Assistant
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