LIFTGATE HINGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

2.  Remove the following parts:

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

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

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

(4)  Rear package tray (See REAR PACKAGE TRAY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5)  Coat hook (See HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(6)  Trunk covering (See TRUNK COVERING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(7)  Trunk board (See TRUNK BOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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

Note

•  To facilitate the procedure, leave the C-pillar trim in the cabin without pulling the rear seat belt.

3.  Peel back the trunk side trim and remove the C-pillar trim. (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Remove the fasteners.

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5.  Peel back the seaming welt of the rear door and the liftgate.

Caution

•  If the headliner is peeled back excessively, the headliner could become creased. Be careful not to peel back the headliner excessively.

6.  While partially peeling back the rear part of the headliner, remove the nut.

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7.  Remove the liftgate hinges.

8.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

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