LIFTGATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION


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Warning
•  When removing the stay damper, serious injury may occur if the stay damper is removed without supporting the liftgate. Always perform the procedure with at least another person.

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Rear scuff plate inner (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(2)  Rear seat (See REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(3)  Sub trunk box (See SUB TRUNK BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(4)  Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(5)  Trunk side trim (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(6)  C‐pillar trim (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(7)  D‐pillar trim (See D-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(8)  Assist handle (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Disconnect the rear washer hose.

4.  Disconnect the liftgate wiring harness connector.

5.  Pull up the headliner.

6.  Remove in the order indicated in the figure.

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1
Bolt A
2
Stay damper
3
Bolt B
4
Liftgate
5
Nut
6
Liftgate hinge

7.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

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