Removal and Replacement

LIFTGATE

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Release liftgate latch and open liftgate.
3. Remove liftgate upper frame molding.
4. Remove screws attaching liftgate wire connector to rear header.
5. Disconnect liftgate wire harness from wire harness body.
6. Disconnect rear window washer hose from spray nozzle.
7. Support liftgate on a suitable lifting device.
8. Disconnect power liftgate link, if equipped.
9. Remove screws attaching support cylinders to liftgate.

Fig. 4:

10. Remove bolts attaching liftgate hinge to roof header (Fig. 4).
11. With assistance, remove liftgate from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1. With assistance, place liftgate in position on vehicle.
2. Install bolts attaching liftgate hinge to roof header. Tighten bolts to 33 N.m (24 ft.lbs.) torque.
3. Install screws attaching support cylinders to liftgate. Tighten bolts to 28 N.m (21 ft.lbs.) torque.
4. Reconnect power liftgate link, if equipped.
5. Remove lifting device from under liftgate.
6. Connect liftgate wire harness into body wire harness.
7. Install screws attaching wire connector to rear header.
8. Connect rear window washer hose onto spray nozzle.
9. Install liftgate upper frame molding.
10. Install battery negative cable.
11. Verify liftgate alignment. The liftgate should have a gap to adjacent panels and fit flush across the gaps. The gap is; Refer to Body and Frame / Specifications / Dimensions.
- 8.0 mm ± 2.5 to the rear fascia,
- 8.0 mm ± 2.0 to the roof,
- 2.0 mm ± 0.5 mm to the aperture.