Procedures
DECKLIDREMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Release the decklid latch and open the decklid (3).
3. Remove the decklid trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel.
4. Disconnect the decklid wire harness from the body wire harness.
5. Support decklid with a suitable lifting device and disengage the clips that secure the gas prop rods (1) to the decklid.
6. Remove the bolts that secure the decklid to the decklid hinges (2) and with assistance, carefully remove the liftgate the from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. With assistance, carefully position the decklid (3) to the rear of the vehicle.
2. Install the bolts that secure the decklid to the deck-lid hinges (2). Tighten the bolts to 33 N.m (24 ft. lbs.).
3. Position the gas prop rods (1) to the decklid and engage the prop rod retaining clips.
4. Remove the lifting device.
5. Connect the decklid wire harness to the body wire harness.
6. Install the decklid trim panel.
7. Align the decklid. The decklid should fit flush and have even gaps to adjacent body panels. Gap specifications are as follows:
- 7 mm (0.280 in.) to the fascia.
- 6 mm (0.240 in.) to the decklid header.
- 4 mm (0.160 in.) to the body side.
8. Reconnect the negative battery cable.