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.)