Liftgate Removal/Installation

LIFTGATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

WARNING:
- Removing the stay damper without supporting the liftgate can be dangerous. The liftgate may fall and injure you. Always perform the following procedure with at least another person.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the trunk side upper trims.

3. Remove the C-pillar trims. C-Pillar Trim Removal/Installation

4. Remove the fasteners on the rear part of the headliner and disconnect the following parts while partially peeling back the headliner.

- Rear washer hose
- Liftgate wiring harness connector

5. Remove the grommets from the liftgate.

6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.










7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

8. Adjust the liftgate. Liftgate Adjustment

Stay Damper Removal Note

1. Pry off the stay damper band using a flathead screwdriver.

2. Pry out the connecting parts of the stay damper out of the liftgate with a flathead screwdriver and then remove the stay damper.