For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
2. Open the liftgate.
3. Disconnect the rear window defogger electrical connector.
4. Remove the liftgate upper garnish molding. Refer to Liftgate Garnish Molding Replacement .
5. Remove the liftgate window strut. Refer to Liftgate Window Replacement .
6. With the aid of an assistant, remove the bolts and liftgate glass from the vehicle.

### Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

1. Install the liftgate glass with the bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the liftgate glass bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

2. Install the liftgate window strut. Refer to Liftgate Window Replacement .
3. Install the liftgate window upper garnish molding. Refer to Liftgate Garnish Molding Replacement .
4. Connect the rear window defogger electrical connector.
5. Close the liftgate.
6. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .