Lincoln Navigator: Glass, Frames and Mechanisms / Liftgate Window Glass. Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Open the liftgate window glass.
   

1. NOTE: Liftgate shown closed for clarity.

   Disconnect the heated rear window element electrical connectors.
   

1. Remove the rear spoiler.
   Refer to: Rear Spoiler (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Release the clips and disconnect the rear window glass lift struts.
   

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   Remove the liftgate window glass.
   
   1. Remove the liftgate window glass hinge nut.
      Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
   2. Slide the liftgate window glass off the pivot pins and remove the liftgate window glass.
      

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

   Remove the rear window wiper pivot arm
   Refer to: Rear Window Wiper Pivot Arm (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation).
   

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

   Remove the wiper pivot shaft nut cover.
   

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

   Remove the wiper pivot shaft nut.
   Torque: 155 lb.in (17.5 Nm)

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

   
   Remove the wiper pivot shaft trim cover.
   
   1. Remove the wiper pivot shaft trim cover bolts.
      Torque: 28 lb.in (3.2 Nm)
   2. Remove the wiper pivot shaft trim cover.
      

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

   
   Remove the wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft.
   
   1. Remove the wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft nuts.
      Torque: 55 lb.in (6.2 Nm)
   2. Remove the wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft.
      

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.