LIFTGATE HINGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0 DISI i-stop].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZ-CD 1.6].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR-CD 2.2].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 1.5, MZR 1.6].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)
2. Remove the following parts:
- (1) Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
- (2) Rear seat cushion (See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
- (3) Rear seat back (See REAR SEAT BACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
- (4) Lower anchor installation bolts on the rear seat belt (See REAR SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
- (5) Tire house trim (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
- (6) Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
- (7) Trunk side upper trim (See TRUNK SIDE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
- (8) Trunk side trim (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
- (9) C-pillar trim (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
- (10) Rear assist handle (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
- (11) Liftgate (See LIFTGATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the nut while partially peeling back the headliner.
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Note
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• Be careful not to leave a fold-seam.
4. Remove the liftgate hinge.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
