Removal Procedure
- Lower the window into the midgate.
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- Remove the midgate inner panel. Refer to Midgate Inner Panel Replacement
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- Remove the midgate hinge finish covers. Refer to Midgate Hinge Finish Cover Replacement
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- 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.
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- Remove the midgate window outer sealing strip. Refer to Midgate Window Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .
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- Disconnect the electrical connector (3) to the defroster grid contact terminal.
- Loosen the bolts (1) retaining the window to the midgate window clamp.
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- Remove the midgate window out through the top of the midgate assembly.