Removal and Replacement

LIFTGATE

REMOVAL

1. Remove liftgate upper trim.
2. Remove D-pillar trim. Refer to Trim Panel.
3. Disconnect liftgate wire harness from body wire harness.
4. Disconnect rear window washer hose from spray nozzle.
5. Support liftgate on a suitable lifting device.
6. Remove screws attaching support cylinders to liftgate.
7. Using a wax crayon or equivalent, mark the position of the hinges on the roof panel.

Fig. 5:

8. Carefully pull headliner down and remove bolts attaching liftgate hinge to roof panel (Fig. 5).
9. With assistance, remove liftgate from vehicle.

INSTALLATI0N

1. With assistance, position liftgate on vehicle.
2. Align hinge to marks on roof.
3. Install bolts attaching hinge to roof panel.
4. Install screws attaching support cylinders to liftgate.
5. Remove support from liftgate.
6. Connect rear window washer hose to spray nozzle.
7. Connect liftgate wire harness from body wire harness.
8. Install D-pillar trim.
9. Install liftgate upper trim.