Trunk / Liftgate: Service and Repair

LIFTGATE

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
- Do not disassemble or throw the liftgate gas spring into fire.
- Punch a hole in the gas spring before disposal to release the gas inside.
- Ensure the liftgate gas spring piston rod does not come into contact with foreign material.

Post-installation Operation:

Removal Steps 1-13:

Required Special Tools:
- MB990784: Ornament Remover

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

[[A]] LIFTGATE GAS SPRING REMOVAL







Slide the pin upward with special tool MB990784 as shown, then remove the liftgate gas spring in the direction of the arrow to unscrew the liftgate gas spring bracket.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

]]A[[ LIFTGATE HINGE INSTALLATION







Apply the specified sealing agent to the liftgate hinge assembly surface to assembly the liftgate hinge.

Specified Sealing: 3M (TM) AAD Part No.8531 Heavy drip check sealer, 3M (TM) AAD Part No.8646 Automotive joint and seam sealer or equivalent

]]B[[ LIFTGATE OPENING WEATHERSTRIP INSTALLATION







Assemble so the liftgate opening weatherstrip marking is at the center of the body.