Rear Gate Panel

REAR GATE PANEL

REMOVAL

CAUTION:
- Be careful not to scratch coated surfaces of vehicle body and window glass during removal. Place a cloth over the affected area.
- Be careful not to damage trim panels.
- Use an assistant when handling heavy parts.
- Be careful not to damage or lose small parts.

1. Remove clips from trim panel and detach trim panel.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage clips or their holes.






2. Disconnect connectors and terminal.
3. Disconnect rear washer hose from wiper motor.
4. Remove high-mounted stop light.
5. If disconnected harness is re-used, tie connector with a string and place on the upper side of rear gate for ready use.

CAUTION: Do not forcefully pull cords, lead wires, etc. since damage may result; carefully extract them in a wavy motion while holding connectors.






6. Remove rear wiper.
7. Remove both rubber ducts and then extract washer hose and harness connector.

8. Gas stay:
1. Completely open rear gate.
2. Remove bolts which hold gas stay to rear gate.

CAUTION:
- Be careful because rear gate drops while removing bolts. Have an assistant support it while removing bolts.
- Be sure to place a folded cloth between rear gate and body to prevent scratches.






9. Remove the bolts which hold rear gate to hinge and then detach rear gate.






INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Be careful not to mistake RH and LH body side buffers.
- Be sure to add sealer to hinge.
- When installing rear gate, be careful not to damage coating on body and rear gate.