Liftgate - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Open the lift gate.
2. Pull down at the center of the headliner molding (3) only enough to allow the tab (2) to be released from the quarter trim molding.
3. Carefully pull down to remove the remaining clips (4) attaching the molding to the body then move the molding to the left to released the tab from the quarter trim molding.





4. Remove two bolts (2) from the lower trim panel (3).
5. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, release the fasteners at all of the locations around the trim panel (3).
6. Lift the trim panel (2) from the lift gate (1).
7. Disconnect the lift gate harness connector, remove the grommet and electrical harness.





8. Support the lift gate with a lift gate support tool (1).
9. Remove the support cylinders (2) from the lift gate and body.





10. Remove the center high mounted stop lamp, Center Mounted Brake Lamp - Removal.
11. Disconnect all electrical connectors and remove electrical harness from the lift gate.

CAUTION: With assistance support the lift gate while the hinges are being removed.

12. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the position of the hinges (1) to aid with installation.
13. Remove nuts (2) from the hinges (1) located on the body.

WARNING: Make sure assistants are prepared when removing the bolts from the hinges. When the bolts are removed the lift gate is no longer attached to the vehicle and can fall.

14. Remove the bolts (3) from the hinges (1) located on the body.
15. Remove the lift gate (4) from the vehicle.