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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Fold the second row seats full forward.
  2. Lower the midgate window to the full open position.
  3. Remove the rear folding floor trim panels. Refer to Rear Folding Seat Back Cover Replacement in Seats.

  4. Object Number: 1427695  Size: SH
  5. Remove the lower center garnish molding (4). Refer to Endgate Center Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  6. Remove the midgate inner panel. Refer to Midgate Inner Panel Replacement .

  7. Object Number: 1412518  Size: SH
  8. Remove the midgate window. Refer to Midgate Window Replacement .

  9. Object Number: 1412517  Size: SH
  10. Remove the midgate window channels. Refer to Midgate Window Channel Replacement .
  11. Remove the midgate window regulator. Refer to Midgate Window Regulator Replacement .
  12. Remove the midgate latches. Refer to Midgate Latch Replacement .

  13. Object Number: 1412515  Size: SH
  14. Remove the midgate electrical harness. Refer to Folding Rear Panel Harness Replacement .

  15. Object Number: 1412514  Size: SH
  16. Remove the midgate hinges. Refer to Midgate Hinge Replacement .
  17. With the aid of an assistant, remove the midgate structure from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1243191  Size: SH
  1. With the aid of an assistant, position the midgate structure (3) to the vehicle.

  2. Object Number: 1412514  Size: SH
  3. Install the midgate hinges. Refer to Midgate Hinge Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 1412515  Size: SH
  5. Install the midgate electrical harness. Refer to Folding Rear Panel Harness Replacement .
  6. Install the midgate latches. Refer to Midgate Latch Replacement .
  7. Install the midgate window channels. Refer to Midgate Window Channel Replacement .
  8. Install the midgate window regulator. Refer to Midgate Window Regulator Replacement .

  9. Object Number: 1412518  Size: SH
  10. Install the midgate window. Refer to Midgate Window Replacement .

  11. Object Number: 1412513  Size: SH
  12. Install the midgate inner panel. Refer to Midgate Inner Panel Replacement .

  13. Object Number: 1427695  Size: SH
  14. Install the lower center garnish molding (4). Refer to Endgate Center Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  15. Install the rear folding floor trim panels. Refer to Rear Folding Seat Back Cover Replacement in Seats.
  16. Close the midgate.
  17. Close the midgate window.
  18. Adjust the midgate window, if needed. Refer to Midgate Window Adjustment .
  19. Reposition the second row seats.