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.

  Caution
  • If replacing the rear window glass, leave the power liftgate (PLG) unoperated for two days after the rear window glass installation. If the power liftgate (PLG) is operated automatically with the sealant not hardened after the rear window glass installation, the liftgate may deform. It is recommended that you refrain from operating the power liftgate (PLG) for seven days after the rear window glass installation. Manual opening/closing will not cause liftgate deformation.

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.)

4. Pull down the headliner.

5. Disconnect the rear washer hose.

6. Disconnect the liftgate wiring harness connector.

7. Disconnect the stay damper band with using the flat blade screwdriver.

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8. Remove in the order indicated in the figure.

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1 | Bolt A
2 | Stay damper
3 | Bolt B
4 | Liftgate
5 | Stud ball

9. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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