Installation

1. Attach new rear liftgate lid lock release cable (P/N 21097023) to lock latch assembly.

2. Install new rear liftgate lock rod clip (P/N 21097025) into lock latch assembly.

3. Install lock latch assembly to rear liftgate.

Torque: 10 N-m (89 in.lbs.)

4. Attach rear liftgate lid lock release cable to key cylinder.





5. Connect rear liftgate actuator assembly (P/N 22144103) to connector and install rear liftgate actuator and rear liftgate lock rod (P/N 21097027) and rear liftgate lock actuator nuts (P/N 21097076).

Torque: 8 N-m (71 in.lbs.)





6. Attach fuel filler door release cable to fuel tank fill door latch release cable handle assembly (P/N 21097022).

7. Position fuel tank fill door latch release cable handle assembly to floor reinforcement and attach with bolt.

Torque: 10 N-m (89 in.lbs.)

8. Connect electrical connector from fuel tank fill door latch release cable handle assembly to body wiring harness connector.

9. Install wiring harness cover retainer.

10. Connect negative battery cable.

Torque: 17 N-m (151 in.lbs.)

NOTE:
Verify functional operation of rear liftgate electric release.





11. Using fuel tank fill door latch release cable handle, operate rear liftgate electric release to make sure that it fully disengages from the striker.

12. Reposition carpeting.

13. Install rear liftgate knob (P/N 21090208) and fuel door knob on fuel tank fill door latch release cable handle assembly.

14. Install left front body hinge pillar garnish molding (sill molding).





15. Install rear liftgate inner lower trim panel assembly and install fasteners.

IMPORTANT:
Do not pinch rear washer hose or wiring.





16. Install wedge blocks to rear liftgate.





17. After applying Loctite(R) 242 (or equivalent), install bolts through driver's seat tracks to floor.

Torque: 35 N-m (26 ft.lbs.)

IMPORTANT:
Connect electrical connector and verify operation of the lap belt indicator light.