Removal Procedure
- Remove the midgate inner panel. Refer to
Midgate Inner Panel Replacement
.
- Remove the midgate window. Refer to
Midgate Window Replacement
.
- Remove the midgate window regulator assembly. Refer to
Midgate Window Regulator Replacement
.
- Mark the position of the midgate hinges (2)
using a grease pencil.
- Mark the position of the midgate hinge reinforcement (1) using
a grease pencil.
- Remove the nuts retaining the midgate hinge reinforcement to the midgate.
- Remove the hinge reinforcement plate (1) from the midgate.
Installation Procedure
- Install the midgate hinge reinforcement
plate (1) to the midgate.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the nuts retaining the hinge reinforcement to the midgate.
Tighten
Tighten the midgate hinge reinforcement nuts to
25 N·m (18 lb ft).
Position the hinges (2) and reinforcements (1) in the position
marked during removal.
- Install the midgate regulator assembly.
- Install the midgate window. Refer to
Midgate Window Replacement
.
- Raise the midgate window, ensuring the midgate window is properly aligned
in the seal channel. If necessary, loosen the midgate hinge nuts and adjust the hinge
reinforcements.
- Inspect for proper fit of the midgate to the midgate weatherstrip. If
necessary, loosen the midgate hinge nuts and adjust the midgate for proper fit to
the weatherstrip.
- Install the midgate inner panel. Refer to
Midgate Inner Panel Replacement
.