Trunk / Liftgate: Service and Repair

Replacement

Tail Gate Trim Replacement

NOTE:
- When prying with a flat-tipped screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Make sure the tailgate locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.

1. Remove the upper trim(B).
2. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the tailgate trim (C) and side trim(A).
3. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Replace and damaged clips.
- Make sure the opens securely





Tail Gate Latch Replacement
1. Remove the tail gate trim.
2. After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the latch assembly (A).

Tightening torque :
6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 - 8.0 lb-ft)




3. Installation is the reverse of removal

NOTE:
- Make sure the tail gate opens properly.

Tail Gate Lift Replacement

NOTE:
- Take care not to be closed the tail gate, when removing the life.

1. Using a screwdriver (A), lift the socket clip (B) up slightly on both ends of the lifter (D), and then remove the lifter from the bracket (C).




2. Push the socket of the lifter into the bracket for installation.

NOTE:
- Make sure the tailgate locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.

Tail Gate weatherstrip Replacement

CAUTION:
- Do not apply sealant to the body.

1. Remove the tail gate weatherstrip (A).




2. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Install the weatherstrip aligned with canter line (B).

Adjustment

1. Check that the door and body edges are parallel.
2. After loosening the tailgate hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the tailgate by moving it up or down, or right or left.
3. Adjust the striker (D) by moving it up or down, or right or left.
4. Make sure the trunk lid opens and locks securely.