Published: 11-May-2011

2007.0 Range Rover Sport (LS), 501-11

Glass, Frames and Mechanisms

Tailgate Window (G426830)

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  • 76.81.03
  • Glass - liftgate - renew
  • All Derivatives
  • 1.00
  • USED WITHINS
Removal
CAUTION:

Always protect paintwork and glass when removing exterior components.

NOTE:

The liftgate glass striker is bonded to the liftgate glass and cannot be adjusted or replaced.

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (414-00 Battery and Charging System - General Information, Specifications).
  2. Remove the rear spoiler. For additional information, refer to: Rear Spoiler (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
  3. Remove the liftgate glass trim panel. For additional information, refer to: Tailgate Window Glass Trim Panel (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
  4. Remove the rear window wiper motor. For additional information, refer to: Rear Window Wiper Motor (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation).
  5. E53835
    Release the headlining.
      • Release the liftgate seal.
      • Release the 2 clips.
  6. E53836
    Release the liftgate wiring harness.
      • Release the gaiter.
      • Release and disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
      • Release the washer jet hose.
  7. WARNING:

    Make sure the liftgate is supported.

    E53837
    Remove the liftgate glass support struts.
      • Release the 2 clips.
      • Repeat the above procedure for the other side.
  8. WARNING:

    Make sure the liftgate is supported.

    E53838
    With assistance, remove the liftgate glass.
      • Remove and discard the 2 nuts.
Installation
  1. With assistance, install the liftgate glass.
      • Tighten the nuts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
  2. Install the liftgate glass support struts.
      • Secure the clips.
  3. Install the liftgate wiring harness.
      • Connect and secure the electrical connectors.
      • Connect the washer jet hose.
      • Install the gaiter.
  4. Install the headlining.
      • Install the clips.
      • Install the liftgate seal.
  5. Install the rear window wiper motor. For additional information, refer to: Rear Window Wiper Motor (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation).
  6. Install the liftgate glass trim panel. For additional information, refer to: Tailgate Window Glass Trim Panel (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
  7. Install the spoiler. For additional information, refer to: Rear Spoiler (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
  8. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (414-00 Battery and Charging System - General Information, Specifications).
  9. Check the liftgate glass alignment and adjust if required.