Removal Procedure

Remove the center lower interior trim. Refer to Endgate Center Molding Replacement .

Fig 1: Supporting Midgate

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Lower the window into the midgate.
Release the midgate latches, opening the midgate until the holes in the hinge assembly are aligned.
Install 5 mm (0.20 in) pins (2) or an allen wrench through the holes in each hinge (1) to support the midgate.

Fig 2: Midgate Window Sealing Strip

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Remove the fasteners securing the sealing strip to the midgate structure.
Begin at either end and gently pry upward in order to release the sealing strip from the midgate structure.
Remove the sealing strip from the midgate and discard if damaged.