LIFTGATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Replacement part

Warning

•  Removing the stay damper, liftgate hinge securing bolt, or liftgate without supporting the liftgate may cause the liftgate to fall off and injure you. When removing the stay damper, liftgate hinge, or liftgate, always use two persons to perform the work.

1.  Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

2.  Remove the liftgate upper trim. (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Disconnect the connectors.

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4.  Remove the wiring harness clip.

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5.  Disconnect rear washer hose D.

6.  Remove the clips.

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7.  Remove the weatherstrips.

8.  Move the liftgate grommet in the directions of the arrows shown in the figure, and remove the liftgate grommet from the inner liftgate grommet.

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9.  Using a remover tool, remove the inner liftgate grommet from the liftgate while pressing the tabs of the inner liftgate grommet in the order of arrows (1) and (2) shown in the figure. (See Liftgate Grommet Installation Note.)

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10.  Using the remover tool, remove the stay damper securing band in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

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11.  Remove the bolts.

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12.  Remove the liftgate.

13.  Remove the stud balls. (Only when replacing stud balls)

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14.  When removing the stay damper, perform the following procedure (without power liftgate (PLG) system) :

(1)  Remove the bolts.

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(2)  Remove the stay damper.

15.  Install in the reverse order of removal. (See Stay Damper Installation Note.)

16.  Adjust the liftgate. (See LIFTGATE ADJUSTMENT.)

17.  Perform the 360° view monitor system aiming. (with 360° view monitor system) (See 360°VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM AIMING.)

18.  Perform the parking assist system initialization (calibration). (with projected vehicle path line display and without 360° view monitor system) (See PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM INITIALIZATION (CALIBRATION).)

Stay Damper Installation Note

1.  If the stay damper is to be reused, perform the following procedure:

(1)  Remove the packing remaining on the stay damper.

(2)  Adhere new packing to the position shown in the figure.

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Liftgate Grommet Installation Note

Caution

•  Always replace a new inner liftgate grommet when installing the liftgate grommet. If the inner liftgate grommet is removed, the tab connection may weaken and it may cause water leakage.

1.  Install the liftgate grommet using the following procedure.

(1)  Engage a new inner liftgate grommet as shown in the figure.

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(2)  Install the inner liftgate grommet to the liftgate grommet.

Caution

•  Install the liftgate grommet so that there is no gap between the liftgate grommet and the inner liftgate grommet. Otherwise, it may cause water leakage.

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(3)  Move the inner liftgate grommet in the directions of the arrows shown in the figure and engage the tabs of the inner liftgate grommet with the liftgate side.

Caution

•  After installing the liftgate grommet, shake the inner liftgate grommet to verify that the tabs are securely engaged.

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