Trunk / Liftgate: Service and Repair

Replacement

Tailgate Trim Replacement

NOTE:
- When prying with a flat-tipped screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. After loosening the screws the remove the tailgate trim (A).
2. Remove the upper trim (B) and side trim (C).
3. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Replace and damaged clips.





Latch Assembly Replacement
1. Remove the tailgate trim.
2. Disconnect the outside handle rod (A), actuator rod (B).




3. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the latch assembly (A).
4. Disconnect the connector (B).




5. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Make sure the connector is connected properly and the connecting rod is connected properly.
- Make sure the tailgate opens properly and locks securely.

Actuator Assembly Replacement
1. Remove the tailgate trim.
2. Disconnect the outside handle rod (A).
3. After loosening the mounting bolt and nuts, then remove the actuator assembly (C).




4. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Make sure the connector is connected properly and the connecting rod is connected properly.
- Make sure the tailgate opens properly and locks securely.

Outside Handle Replacement
1. Remove the tailgate trim.
2. Remove the actuator assembly.
3. Disconnect the outside handle rod (A).
4. Loosen the outside handle mounting nuts.




5. Remove the outside handle (A).




6. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Make sure the tailgate opens properly and locks securely.

Lifter Replacement
1. Using a screwdriver (A), lift up slightly the socket clips (B) of both ends on the lifer (D), and then remove the lifter from the bracket (C).




2. Push the socket of the lifter into the bracket for installation.

Speaker Replacement
1. Remove the tailgate trim.
2. Disconnect the connector (A).
3. After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the speaker (B).




4. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Tailgate Weatherstrip Replacement

NOTE:
- Do net apply sealant to the body.

1. Remove the tailgate weather strip (A).




2. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Adjustment

1. After loosening the tailgate hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the tailgate by moving it up or down, or right or left.
2. Adjust the tailgate fit by turning the tailgate over slam bumper (C) and side bumper (B).
3. Adjust the striker (D) by moving it up or down, or right or left.