LIFTGATE HINGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1.  Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [(E)].)

2.  Remove the following parts:

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

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

(3)  Front map light (See FRONT MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(E)].)

(4)  Sunvisor (See SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5)  Assist handle (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(6)  A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(7)  Front seat belt lower anchor (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(8)  B-pillar upper trim (See B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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

(10)  Trunk side upper trim (See TRUNK SIDE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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

3.  Remove the bolts.

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4.  Disconnect rear washer hose B.

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5.  Pull the roof wiring harness and rear washer hose B in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and pull them out.

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6.  Disconnect rear washer hose B from the joint pipe.

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7.  Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure, move it in the direction of the arrow, and detach the clips.

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8.  Move the headliner in the direction of the arrows shown in the figure and detach the surface fasteners from the sunroof unit. (with sunroof system)

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9.  Partially peel back the seaming welts.

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10.  Move the headliner in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and set it on front seats and rear seats.

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11.  Remove the nuts.

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12.  Remove the liftgate hinges.

13.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

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