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Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the rear window wiper motor. For additional information, refer to WIPERS AND WASHERS .
  2. Position the liftgate trim panel aside to access the liftgate window glass electrical connectors and the 2 liftgate window glass hinge-to-glass nuts.
  3. Disconnect the liftgate window glass electrical connectors.
    4. CAUTION: Open and support the liftgate window glass before removing the liftgate window glass struts.
  4. Remove the liftgate window glass struts.
    • To avoid breaking the liftgate window glass, disconnect the liftgate window glass struts from the liftgate window glass before disconnecting the liftgate window glass struts from the rear liftgate.
    5. NOTE: New hinge-to-glass nuts must be installed any time the liftgate window glass is removed from the hinge.
  5. Remove the 2 liftgate hinge-to-glass nuts.
    • Apply threadlock into the liftgate window glass hinge-to-glass bolt hole, making sure that the High Strength Threadlocker is on the threads.
    • To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
    6. CAUTION: Be sure not to scratch the applique located at the bottom of the glass.
  6. With the help of an assistant, remove the liftgate window glass.
  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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