LIFTGATE HINGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.  Disconnect the PLG arm. (Liftgate side) (Vehicles with PLG)

3.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Trunk box (See TRUNK BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2)  Seat side box (See SEAT SIDE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)  Third-row seat (See THIRD-ROW SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5)  Rear scuff plate inner (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(6)  Third-row seat belt lower anchor installation bolt (See THIRD-ROW SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(7)  Trunk side trim (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(8)  Roof side trim (See ROOF SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(9)  Second-row seat belt upper anchor installation bolt (See SECOND-ROW SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(10)  C-pillar trim (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(11)  Third-row seat belt upper anchor installation bolt (See THIRD-ROW SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(12)  D-pillar trim (See D-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(13)  Liftgate upper trim (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(14)  Liftgate side trim (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(15)  Liftgate lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(16)  Liftgate (See LIFTGATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Remove the nut while partially peeling back the headliner.

Note

•  Be careful not to leave a fold-seam.

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5.  Remove the liftgate hinge.

6.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

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