Liftgate Removal/Installation

LIFTGATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

WARNING:
- When removing the stay damper, serious injury may occur if the stay damper is removed without supporting the liftgate. Always perform the procedure with at least another person.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Removal and Replacement Removal and Replacement Removal and Replacement

2. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear scuff plate Rear Scuff Plate Removal/Installation

b. Rear seat cushion Rear Seat Cushion Removal/Installation

c. Rear seat back Rear Seat Back Removal/Installation

d. Lower anchor installation bolts on the rear seat belt Rear Seat Belt Removal/Installation

e. Tire house trim Tire House Trim Removal/Installation

f. Trunk end trim Trunk End Trim Removal/Installation

g. Trunk side trim

h. Trunk side upper trim

i. C-pillar trim C-Pillar Trim Removal/Installation

j. Rear assist handle Service and Repair

3. Peel back the seaming welt to the point indicated by the arrow in the figure.






4. Remove the fasteners.






5. Disconnect the connector while partially peeling back the headliner.
NOTE:
- Be careful not to leave a fold-seam.





6. Disconnect the rear washer hose D while partially peeling back the headliner.
NOTE:
- Be careful not to leave a fold-seam.





7. Remove the stay damper band using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.






8. Remove the stay damper.

9. Remove the stud bolts.

10. Remove the bolts A.






11. Remove the liftgate.

12. Remove the bolts B.






13. Remove the bracket.

14. Install in the reverse order of removal.

15. Adjust the liftgate. Liftgate Adjustment