Trunk / Liftgate: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

WARNING: DO NOT DISCONNECT THE SUPPORT ROD CYLINDERS WITH THE LIFTGATE CLOSED. THE SUPPORT ROD PISTONS ARE OPERATED BY HIGH PRESSURE GAS. THIS COULD CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY IF THEY ARE REMOVED WHILE PISTONS ARE COMPRESSED.

1. Open the liftgate.

Liftgate Trim Panel:

2. Remove the liftgate trim panel.

Removing/Installing Support Cylinder Retainer Clips:

3. Remove the retainer clips that secure the support rod cylinders to the ball studs.
4. Remove the support rod cylinders from the ball studs.

Liftgate Wire Harness Trim Cover:

5. Remove the screws and the wire harness trim cover from the liftgate header.
6. Disconnect the connectors and remove the wire harness from the liftgate.
7. Remove the hinge-to-liftgate screws.
8. Remove the liftgate from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Position and support the liftgate at the opening in the body and install the hinge-to-liftgate screws.
2. Adjust the liftgate to fit properly in the body opening.
3. Tighten the hinge-to-liftgate screws to 9 Nm (7 ft-lbs) torque.
4. Connect the liftgate rod cylinders to the ball studs and install the rod cylinder retainer clips.
5. Insert and connect the wire harness connectors.
6. Position the wire harness trim cover on the header and install the screws. Tighten the screws to 1 Nm (11 in-Lbs) torque.
7. Install the trim panel.