For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Lower the window into the midgate.
- Remove the midgate inner panel. Refer to Midgate Inner Panel Replacement .
- Remove the midgate hinge finish covers. Refer to Midgate Hinge Finish Cover Replacement in Interior Trim.
- Release the midgate latches, opening the midgate until the holes in the hinge assembly are aligned.
- Install 5 mm (0.196 in) pins (2) or an allen wrench through the holes in each hinge (1) to support the midgate.
- Remove the midgate window outer sealing strip. Refer to Midgate Window Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .
- Disconnect the electrical connector (3) to the defroster grid contact terminal.
- Loosen the bolts (1) retaining the window to the midgate window clamp.
- Remove the midgate window out through the top of the midgate assembly.
Installation Procedure
- Install the midgate window into the midgate though top of the midgate assembly.
- Lower the window (2) onto the window regulator assembly clamps.
- Install the bolts (1) retaining the midgate window to the window regulator clamps until they are finger tight.
- Connect the electrical connector (3) to the defroster grid contact terminal.
- Install the midgate window outer sealing strip. Refer to Midgate Window Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .
- Remove the pins (2) from the midgate hinges (1) supporting the midgate.
- Close the midgate.
- Operate the midgate window until the window is fully closed and engaged in the midgate weatherstrip.
- Carefully lower the window in order to access the window clamp bolts.
- Complete tightening of the bolts retaining the midgate window to the window regulator.
- Inspect the operation of the midgate window.
- Install the midgate hinge finish covers. Refer to Midgate Hinge Finish Cover Replacement in Interior Trim.
- Install the midgate inner panel (1). Refer to Midgate Inner Panel Replacement .
Ensure the window is engaged into the window run channels.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).
