Trunk / Liftgate Interior Trim Panel: Service and Repair

PANEL-TRIM

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the five screws (3).
3. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, carefully pry the trim panel away from the inside of the liftgate to release the push-pin plastic fasteners that secure the panel (1) to the liftgate (2).




4. Disconnect the lamp from the lower liftgate trim panel.
5. Remove the liftgate lower trim panel from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION




1. Check to be certain that the push-in plastic fasteners are properly installed and in good condition on the inside of the trim panel.
2. Connect the courtesy lamp (1) electrical connector (2)




3. Using hand pressure, press firmly and evenly on the trim panel (1) over each of the push-in plastic fastener locations until the fasteners are fully engaged in the holes on the inside of the liftgate.
4. Install and tighten the five screws (3) that secure the trim panel to the inside of the liftgate.
5. Connect the battery negative cable.