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1 Latch Levers
2 Grab Handles
3 Glass-Catch Release Button
4 Glass Lock Knobs
5 Midgate Release Handle
6 Window Retaining Tabs
CARGO AREA MIDGATE PANEL
Your vehicle is equipped with a
Midgate Panel and removable rear
window. The Midgate allows you to
substantially extend the length of the
vehicle’s cargo area.
MIDGATE OPERATION
Remove and store rear window
Fold rear seats down.
• Squeeze and pull down latch
levers (“1” below) at each upper
corner of rear window to release
window.
Hold glass in place and press
“glass-catch” release button,
allowing window to tilt forward.
Lift window from lower window
frame channel using grab handles.
• Lower window into Midgate
storage pocket (“2” below), using
lower edge of glass to guide it
behind the three rear glass
retaining tabs. With grab handles
facing you, hold glass against
storage pocket until next step.
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Utility Enhancement System
