Trunk / Liftgate Interior Trim Panel: Service and Repair

LIFTGATE TRIM PANEL







All vehicles







1. Open the liftgate and remove the scrivets.

Vehicles with power liftgate







2. Remove the power liftgate rod-to-liftgate cover and nut.
- To install, tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).

3. Remove the power liftgate rod.

All vehicles
4. Open the liftgate and remove the upper liftgate trim panel.
- Pull lower corners toward the center on both sides and pull down along the top.







5. Remove the assist handle.
1 Remove the screws.
2 Remove the assist handle.







6. Remove the lower liftgate trim panel.
1 Hold the trim panel at the center area and slightly pull on the center clips to allow a tool to access the clips.
2 Release the 12 clips 2 to 3 at a time, starting from the right side working to the left side.
3 Once all the clips are released, slide the liftgate trim panel forward and down, away from the sheet metal.

7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.