LIFTGATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Replacement part

Warning

•  When removing the stay damper (without power liftgate (PLG)) or power liftgate drive unit (with power liftgate (PLG)) and liftgate hinge securing bolts, and the liftgate, always use two persons to perform the work. If the stay damper (without power liftgate (PLG)) or the power liftgate drive unit (with power liftgate (PLG)) and the liftgate hinge securing bolt, and the liftgate are removed without supporting the liftgate, it may fall off and cause injury.

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 weatherstrip.

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

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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.  Insert the remover tool into the position shown in the figure.

11.  Move the remover tool in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, remove the stay damper securing band (without power liftgate (PLG)) or the power liftgate drive unit securing band (with power liftgate (PLG)).

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12.  Remove the bolts.

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13.  Remove the liftgate.

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

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15.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

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

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

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 direction of the arrow shown in the figure and engage the inner liftgate grommet tabs on 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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