Rear Lift Gate Glass

[easybake]

Well I noticed my rear glass wasn't sitting properly in my lift gate. So I decided to open it up and noticed the latch was broken off. I looked on the forums and found a couple post about welding the latch back and such things like that. I was wondering how easy it is to just replace the glass itself. I found on Craigslist a guy selling rear glass for $150, so I might just do that if it isn't to much of a hassle.

Any write ups or information is appreciated!

Pictures below, and please excuse the dirty rear, its been rainy here and I work in a gravel area!

 

[big_b_in_PA]

Replace it. It looks like potted metal which doesn't weld real well. And if you tried to weld it the heat transfer may shatter your glass.

 

[Frey522]

mine did that aswell, go to oriellys autoparts, they have a 3m window adhesive, its the same stuff windshield replacement shops use, take the window off, with the hinge, apply adhesive and put something heavy on it, let dry. then add a generous amount of adhesive over the top to make it very sturdy.