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Removal and Installation

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  1. Open the liftgate window glass.
  2. Remove the 2 liftgate window glass nut access covers.
  3. Through the RH access, disconnect the liftgate window glass electrical harness connector.
  4. Disconnect the LH heated window grid wire electrical connector.
  5. NOTE: An assistant may be needed to carry out this step.
  6. Disconnect the 2 liftgate window glass cylinders.
    1. Slide the spring retainer to the end of the socket.
    2. Disconnect the socket from the ball stud.
      Fig 1: Disconnecting Socket From Ball Stud
      G04622361Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. NOTE: An assistant may be needed to carry out this step.
  8. Remove the 2 liftgate window glass hinge nuts and the liftgate window glass.
    • To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
  9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Transfer components as necessary.