Rear lift gate glass hinge seperation?!

[chevrol8t]

FYI. About two days ago I repaired the driver side rear glass hinge. Feels stronger now. Hopefully it should last. Driver side hinge is still holding strong from first repair.

 

[Mtncrvr]

And here you can see the tail light glued to the exterior of the glass over the trim surround piece and the lift support mount separating from the trim surround:

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This is exactly the problem I’m having on my ‘03. I was thinking to Expoxy/JB weld it and use speed clamps while it dries (carefully that is). Thought maybe the replacement gas struts were too strong causing the separation but it seems to be a design flaw. Thanks for the write up !!

 

[Matthew Jeschke]

I'm still in need of repairing mine... I have a terrible habit of leaving things unfinished. I bought the 3M windshield glue. It's on my self ready to be done...