Trunk / Liftgate Interior Trim Panel: Service and Repair

Liftgate Trim Panel

NOTE: Non-power liftgate shown, power liftgate similar.











All vehicles

1. Open the liftgate glass and remove the 2 scrivets.





Vehicles with power liftgate

2. Remove the power liftgate rod-to-liftgate cover and nut.
- To install, tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).





3. Remove the power liftgate rod from the liftgate.

All vehicles

4. Remove the upper liftgate trim panel.
- Pull the lower corners toward the center on both sides and pull down along the top.

5. Remove the liftgate assist handle.

1. Remove the 2 liftgate assist handle screws.

2. Remove the liftgate assist handle.





6. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the liftgate trim panel, remove any retaining clips from the body and attach them to the liftgate trim panel before installing.

NOTE: The back of the liftgate trim panel shown, with the location of the liftgate trim panel retainers indicated.

Remove the lower liftgate trim panel.

- Pull the lower liftgate trim panel at the center to release the center retaining clips.

- Release the remaining retaining clips 2 to 3 at a time, starting from the right side and working to the left side.

- When all of the retaining clips are released, slide the liftgate trim panel forward and down, away from the liftgate.





7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.