Flip-Up Glass - Hinge: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the glass to replace one or both hinges. The hinges can be replaced one at a time.

Open the flip up glass.
Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the position of the hinge on the body to aid installation.
Remove the support cylinders and support glass. (Refer to BODY/SWING GATE/FLIP-UP GLASS SUPPORT CYLINDER - REMOVAL) .
CAUTION: Do not allow glass to twist on remaining hinge when the other hinge is being serviced. Damage to the hinge that is not being serviced may result.
Remove the bolts and remove the hinge. See Fig 1.
Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, release the lower locking tabs and remove the hinge cover. See Fig 2.

Fig 1: Flip-Up Glass - Hinge

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - GLASS BOLT

2 - FLIP-UP GLASS

3 - BODY BOLTS

4 - HINGE

Fig 2: Hinge Cover Removal

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - TRIM STICK

2 - HINGE COVER

3 - HINGE GASKET

4 - HINGE