LIFTGATE HINGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.  Remove the following parts:

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

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

(3)  Rear seat cushion (See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)  Rear seat back (See REAR SEAT BACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AutoAlliance (AAT) Thailand manufactured vehicles].) (See REAR SEAT BACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [Except AutoAlliance (AAT) Thailand manufactured vehicles].)

(5)  Lower anchor installation bolts on the rear seat belt. (See REAR SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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

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

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

3.  Peel back the seaming welt to the point indicated by the arrow in the figure.

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4.  Remove the fasteners on the rear part of the headliner and 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.