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Liftgate Window Glass

Body and Frame › Doors, Hood and Trunk
Unified entry — merged from multiple cross-listed pages in the original manual.
Procedures
Flip-Up Glass Latch - Installation5 steps
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  1. Install the latch onto the liftgate studs (1) and install the nuts (3).
  2. Tighten the nuts (3) to 13 Nm (115 in. lbs.)
  3. Connect the electrical connectors (2, 4).
  4. Adjust the glass (1), .
  5. Install the liftgate trim (3), Liftgate Trim Panel - Installation.
Flip-Up Glass Latch - Removal3 steps
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  1. Remove the trim panel (3), Liftgate Trim Panel - Removal.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connectors (2, 4).
  3. Remove the nuts (3) and remove the latch.
Flip-Up Glass Hinge - Installation5 steps
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  1. Install the hinge (4) onto the vehicle and align with marks made previously.
  2. Install the hinge to glass bolt (1) and tighten to 10 Nm (90 in. lbs.).
  3. Install the bolt (3) and tighten to 9.5 Nm (84 in. lbs.).
  4. Adjust the flip-up glass as necessary, .
  5. Install the support cylinders (2), Gas Prop - Installation.
Flip-Up Glass - Removal6 steps
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  1. Open the flipper glass (1).
  2. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the position of the hinge on the body to aid installation.
  3. Remove the support cylinders (2), Gas Prop - Removal.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connectors, if equipped.
  5. Open the glass to the full travel with the support cylinders off.
  6. Remove the screws (3) and remove the glass (1).
Flip-Up Glass Hinge - Removal5 steps
ℹ NOTE
It is not necessary to remove the glass to replace one or both hinges. The hinges can be replaced one at a time.
△ 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.
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  1. Remove the support cylinders and support glass, Gas Prop - Removal.
  2. Open the flipper glass (1).
  3. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the position of the hinge (2) on the body to aid installation.
  4. Remove the hinge to body bolts (3).
  5. Remove the bolt (1) and remove the hinge (4).
Flip-Up Glass - Installation5 steps
ℹ NOTE
Flipper glass hinges must follow the contour of the roof line before the screws are tightened.
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  1. Install the flipper glass (1) and install the screws (3).
  2. Tighten the screws to 9.5 Nm (84 in. lbs.)
  3. Connect the electrical connector, if equipped.
  4. Install the support cylinders (2), Gas Prop - Installation.
  5. Adjust the glass (1), .
Factory service manual
From the 2008 KK factory manual — descriptions, specs, torque & procedures for this part.
GLASS - FLIPPER📷 1
1. Open the flipper glass (1). 2. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the position of the hinge on the body to aid installation. 3. Remove the support cylinders (2), see INSTALLATION.
4. Disconnect the electrical connectors, if equipped. 5. Open the glass to the full travel with the support cylinders off. 6. Remove the screws (3) and remove the glass (1).
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GLASS - FLIPPER📷 4
1. Install the flipper glass (1) and install the screws (3).
NOTE: Flipper glass hinges must follow the contour of the roof line before the screws are tightened.
2. Tighten the screws to 9.5 N.m (84 in. lbs.) 3. Connect the electrical connector, if equipped.
4. Install the support cylinders (2), see INSTALLATION. 5. Adjust the glass (1), see SPECIFICATIONS.
LATCH - FLIPPER GLASS
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