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Trunk / Liftgate Interior Trim Panel: Service and Repair




Liftgate Trim Panel

NOTE: Power liftgate shown, manual liftgate similar.









Removal and Installation

Vehicles with a power liftgate

1. Remove the power liftgate rod retaining nut cover.





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






3. Remove the power liftgate rod from the liftgate.

All vehicles

4. Remove the liftgate upper trim panel.
- Pull the liftgate upper trim panel toward the middle of the liftgate window glass to release the retaining clips.






5. Remove the liftgate lower trim panel retainer screw covers.

6. Remove the 4 liftgate lower trim panel retainer screws.





7. Remove the liftgate lower trim panel.
- Pull outward on the liftgate lower trim panel to release the pin-type retainers.


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

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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