Trunk / Liftgate Stop: Service and Repair

SLAM BUMPER

REMOVAL

REMOVAL - BODY SIDE

1. Open liftgate.

Fig. 8:

2. Remove liftgate stop bumper body side attaching bolts (Fig. 8).
3. Remove liftgate stop bumper.

REMOVAL - LIFTGATE SIDE

1. Open liftgate.
2. Remove liftgate stop bumper liftgate side attaching rivets by drilling out old rivets.
3. Remove liftgate stop bumper.

INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION - BODY SIDE

1. Place liftgate stop bumper into position.
2. Install bolts attaching liftgate stop bumper to body side (Fig. 8).
3. Close liftgate.

INSTALLATION - LIFTGATE SIDE

1. Place liftgate stop bumper into position.
2. Install rivets attaching liftgate stop bumper to liftgate.

NOTE: Verify that chips or parts of drilled out rivet does not rattle in the liftgate. If there is rattling sound, detrim liftgate and retrieve debris.

3. Close liftgate.