2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Rear Door Glass Removal: What the Job Involves
The Short Answer
On a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, you remove the rear door glass from inside the door. The usual approach is to take off the interior door trim panel and peel back the moisture barrier behind it. You then position the glass so its mounting points line up with the access openings in the inner door shell, release the glass from the window regulator, and lift the glass out. The window regulator is the mechanism that raises and lowers the glass.
This guide covers the general sequence only. No factory procedure, fastener count, torque value or part number was available for this article. Treat the steps below as an orientation, not a substitute for the service manual for your vehicle.
Scope and Important Qualifications
The 2014 model year belongs to the Grand Cherokee generation that is commonly called the WK2. Door hardware can differ between generations, so confirm that any procedure or video you follow is for this generation. Trim level and options can change the switch panel, wiring connectors and door trim fasteners. Check the details against your own vehicle. The rear door may use a fixed glass section and a channel or division piece next to the moving window. Whether you must remove these to get the main glass out could not be confirmed from the available information. This article does not cover the 2014 or 2015 Chevrolet Malibu. That is a different vehicle with its own door design, and its procedure should be researched separately.
Typical Removal Sequence
Lower the window to about the position where its mounting points are visible through the inner door access holes. Do this before disconnecting anything, while the switch still works. Remove the door trim panel. Look for screws behind small covers, in the armrest or pull cup, and near the interior handle. Then release the perimeter clips with a trim removal tool. Disconnect the electrical connectors for the window and lock switches, and release the interior handle cable or rod as needed. Carefully peel back the plastic or foam moisture barrier, so it can be resealed later. Support the glass, then loosen or remove the fasteners that hold it to the regulator. Lift the glass free of the regulator and guide it out of the door. Depending on the design, you may need to tilt it or loosen the belt weatherstrip or glass run channel first. The belt weatherstrip is the rubber seal along the top edge of the door.
Installation is the reverse. Tighten the glass-to-regulator fasteners to the specification in the service manual rather than by feel, and check that the window moves smoothly before you refit the trim panel.
If the Glass Is Broken
Side door glass is typically tempered, which means it breaks into many small pieces instead of large shards. After you remove the trim panel, vacuum the inside of the door cavity, the bottom drain areas, the regulator and the glass run channels. Fragments left in the channels or on the regulator can scratch the new glass or interfere with its movement. Wear gloves and eye protection.
Information Gaps to Fill Before Starting
Fastener type, size and torque specification for the glass-to-regulator mount. Whether the rear division channel or fixed glass must be removed to extract the main glass. Whether the power window needs a reinitialization or relearn procedure after reassembly. Some vehicles need this for auto-up or pinch-protection functions, but it is unconfirmed for this application. The correct replacement glass for your trim and any factory tint or privacy glass.
A factory service manual or dealer service information for the 2014 Grand Cherokee is the most reliable source for these details. If any step involves forcing parts or unclear wiring, a glass or body shop can do the job instead.