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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2010MOUNTAINEER 2WD V6-4.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISWINDOWS AND GLASSWINDOWSWINDOW GLASSLIFTGATE WINDOW GLASSSERVICE AND REPAIR
2010 Mercury Mountaineer 2WD V6-4.0L
Liftgate Window Glass: Service and Repair
2010 Mercury Mountaineer 2WD V6-4.0LSECTION Service and Repair
Window Glass - Liftgate
Removal and Installation
1. If installing a new liftgate window glass, remove the rear window wiper motor. For additional information, refer to Wiper and Washer Systems.
2. Position the liftgate trim panel aside to access the liftgate window glass electrical connectors and the 2 liftgate window glass hinge-to-glass screws.
3. Disconnect the liftgate window glass electrical connectors.
4. NOTE: Open and support the liftgate window glass before removing the liftgate window glass struts.
Remove the liftgate window glass struts.
- To avoid breaking the liftgate window glass, disconnect the liftgate window glass struts from the liftgate window glass before disconnecting the liftgate window glass struts from the rear liftgate.
5. Remove the 2 liftgate hinge-to-glass screws.
- Apply threadlock into the liftgate window glass hinge-to-glass bolt hole, making sure that the threadlock is on the threads.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
6. With the help of an assistant, remove the liftgate window glass.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.