Necessary equipment
Glass seal remover J-24402
Removal procedure
1. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal.
2. Open tailgate.
3. Disconnect the heated rear window electrical connector.
4. Remove the tailgate top trim molding.
5. Remove the tailgate pillar. See section 9S "Body front and tailgate pillar".
6. Together with an assistant, unscrew the bolts and remove the tailgate glass from the vehicle.
Installation procedure
1. Install the tailgate glass with the bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the tailgate glass bolts to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
2. Install the rear end door pillar. See section 9S "Body front and tailgate pillar".
3. Install the tailgate upper decorative molding.
4. Connect the heated rear window electrical connector.
5. Close tailgate.
6. Connect the wire to the negative terminal of the battery.