Rear Lift Window Panel Replacement

Rear Lift Window Panel Replacement: Removal Procedure:

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

NOTE: DO NOT close the lift window panel with the struts attached unless the window is installed and the window adhesive fully cured. The window adds strength and rigidity to the lift window panel. Attempting to close the lift window panel, with the struts installed, without a window or with the window adhesive not fully cured, could cause the panel to crack.

If necessary, the rear compartment lift window panel may be manually released by pulling on the manual release cables located behind the cargo compartment rear corner carpet panels.

The procedure for removing the lift window from the lift window panel is found in Stationary Windows.

1. Remove the removable root panel.

Rear Lift Window Panel Replacement: Removal Procedure:

2. Open the lift window panel and suitably support.

Rear Lift Window Panel Replacement: Removal Procedure:

3. Disconnect the upper defogger connection from each strut.
4. Remove the struts from the lift window panel.
5. Remove the support and lower the lift window. DO NOT latch the lift window.

Rear Lift Window Panel Replacement: Removal Procedure:

6. Remove the roof bow center interior trim panel.

Rear Lift Window Panel Replacement: Removal Procedure:

7. Disconnect the antenna jumper cable connection.

Rear Lift Window Panel Replacement: Installation Procedure:

8. Remove the nuts from the hinges.

Rear Lift Window Panel Replacement: Installation Procedure:

9. With the aid of a helper remove the lift window panel and place it on a protective surface.
10. Transfer parts as necessary.

Rear Lift Window Panel Replacement: Installation Procedure:

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

NOTE: DO NOT close the lift window panel with the struts attached unless the window is installed and the window adhesive fully cured. The window adds strength and rigidity to the lift window panel. Attempting to close the lift window panel, with the struts installed, without a window or with the window adhesive not fully cured, could cause the panel to crack.

1. With the aid of a helper position the lift window panel with the shims and gaskets to the root bow and to the opening.

Rear Lift Window Panel Replacement: Installation Procedure:

2. Align the lift window panel to the opening with a 7 mm (0.27 in) gap between the window and the roof bow.
3. Install the hinge nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the hinge nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in General Information.

4. Open the lift window panel and support.

Rear Lift Window Panel Replacement: Installation Procedure:

5. Install the struts to the lift window panel.
6. Connect the window defogger connections.
7. Connect the antenna jumper cable to the lift window.

Rear Lift Window Panel Replacement: Installation Procedure:

8. Install the trim panel to the root bow.
9. Remove the lift window panel temporary support.
10. Close the lift window panel.

Rear Lift Window Panel Replacement: Installation Procedure:

11. Install the roof panel.