LIFTGATE GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1.  Attach a piece of wire between the liftgate striker and liftgate latch to hold the liftgate in the half-opened position as shown below.

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Warning

•  Always wear gloves when using a utility knife. Using a utility knife with bare hands can cause injury.

2.  Peeling off the double-sided adhesive tape shown in the figure using a utility knife.

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3.  Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure, rotate it in the direction of the arrows and detach the liftgate garnish clips A, B, and C.

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4.  Affix rag using tape to the position shown in the figure.

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5.  Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure, rotate it in the direction of the arrow and detach the liftgate garnish clips A and B.

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6.  Remove the liftgate garnish.

7.  Install in the reverse order removal.